Netflix's Hustle has garnered scores high enough to break three Adam Sandler movie records on Rotten Tomatoes. With over three decades and 80 credits under his belt, Adam Sandler is certainly no stranger to starring in feature films. The fact that Hustle has managed to surpass more than one record despite Sandler's extensive history is a testament to the Netflix film's mass appeal.
Adam Sandler plays Stanley Sugerman, an underappreciated NBA scout who has dedicated his whole life to becoming an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers. In order to fulfill his life’s pursuit, Stanley is tasked with finding a future NBA superstar. After flying to Spain with hopes of meeting a potential player, Stanley attends a street game where he first encounters Bo Cruz (Juancho Hernangómez). Together, Stanley and Bo return to the USA and face tough opponents, grueling workouts, and plenty of PR nightmares as their relationship grows beyond that of a coach and his player. Such a heartwarming story with a healthy dose of tension has rightfully deserved the extensive praise it has been receiving on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Hustle has broken Adam Sandler records with both audiences and critics. The movie's outstanding 92% audience score has dethroned its predecessor Happy Gilmore at 85% for the title of highest rated Adam Sandler movie. Critics also awarded Hustle a certified fresh rating of 92%. Though not the highest critic score of any Adam Sandler film, this rating is the highest critic score of any Happy Madison movie. As the founder and CEO of Happy Madison Productions, Adam Sandler should take pride in this accomplishment. Critics and audiences don’t often agree on
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