Hustlers

The hard-boiled exchanges between the women have a genuine exuberance, recalling Hollywood movies of the 1930s where showgirls trade wisecracks backstage.

As good as Lopez and her onscreen accomplice Constance Wu are, they can't act what isn't in the script; other than a dedicated work ethic, we're never given access to their thoughts.

J-Lo is the only reason to see it.

It's meant as a compliment when strong females are called ballsy, but it would be truer to say that J-Lo's extraordinary creation is vagina-y.

A lean, fierce take on the nature of female empowerment in an inherently corrupted world.

This is a deeply feminist film, one where men are given less screen time than the cameoing Cardi B and Lizzo.

It's visual style is very attractive, and the soundtrack rubs off on me with his hip hop selection. It's a tremendously entertaining film, subtly narrated. [Full review in Spanish]

A giddying gender dynamics-flipping tale that goes right to the heart of ensconced power equations that rest squarely on the privileges and entitlements that money can buy.

Indecently charismatic, Jennifer Lopez swaggers, struts and pole-dances her way through this sizzling comedy-drama.

The performances are great.