So while the short term may have been unkind to this tale of strippers with a knack for cashing in, the long run could see this film stay fresh in the minds of audiences worldwide.
And it certainly hasn’t stopped Jennifer Lopez in the slightest, which is perhaps the greatest triumph of all.
‘Disappointment’ is the first word that comes to mind when looking at the shut out that Hustlers experienced during last year’s Oscar nominations.
But as far as the film and Jennifer Lopez’s performance are concerned, the court of public opinion seems to back both as prospects that were unfairly passed up.