In the 80’s city of Nice (France), Clara, Tom and Paula are wandering in their young lives as if in a labyrinth, desperately looking to find the golden thread that would prove that something in this world makes sense. Passionate about the New Wave’s music, the three teenagers are living an experience that is both breathtaking and bitter: in quest of themselves, they’ll also learn that the discovery of others’ can be a source of disenchantment. Considering themselves as genuine thrill-seekers, they intend to lead make their own way in a world they’re sure to understand, however ignoring its actual cynicism. Going out every night, they’ll make several exhilarating encounters, which will leave them with wounds and permanent scars.
Hustlers was meant to be a film about female empowerment. And it was, to a certain extent. I expected and wanted this to be a kickass and complex film of sexy women who use their confidence, skills, and wits towards a brilliant plan to get revenge on the Wall Street guys who wronged them.
Throughout the film, Kate desperately tries keeping her status as an influential YouTuber; however, her follower and view count crumble, mirroring the world around her.
The one-way journey went to the desert that refused to offer an answer or a transcendence.
Striving for validation. Let’s be frank….we ALL want to be successful. Whatever we put our efforts into, ideally it is to make it culminate in the best possible results across the board, especially when it comes to what career path we are pursuing. We WANT to excel, to shine, to advance, to be acknowledged. AND…let’s hope that we also wish to better everyone around us to boot. However, what occurs when those whom we initially put our trust in suddenly become a burden instead of a boon? Do we falter under the weight of rejection? Or STAND UP for WHO WE ARE?
Bong Joon Ho’s masterpiece, Parasite (2019) became one of the few international films to break into the American mainstream.
