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CoreGamer1408Sep 10, 2023

Best part of this movie was the ice fishing story and the wardrobe design for the womens dresses, hey, hey, hey.

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BroyaxAug 18, 2023

Le début est prometteur, c’est bien présenté avec des voix off, des personnages forts en gueule, une mise en scène fluide : pour un peu on croirait qu’il s’agit de la dernière ‘saga’ en lice de Scorsese, d’autant que Christian Bale et AmyLe début est prometteur, c’est bien présenté avec des voix off, des personnages forts en gueule, une mise en scène fluide : pour un peu on croirait qu’il s’agit de la dernière ‘saga’ en lice de Scorsese, d’autant que Christian Bale et Amy Adams assurent ce qu’il faut.

Même Jennifer Lawrence fait illusion un certain temps… mais un certain temps seulement. Bradley Cooper pour sa part fait tache comme de coutume : l’alter ego de Ben Affleck en somme… en pire peut-être ? (y a photo à l’arrivée).

Puis tout se délite au fur et à mesure. Une heure s’est à peine écoulée qu’on attend déjà la conclusion, car en temps subjectif, le cerveau ne ment pas, il sait que quelque chose cloche ! il se trouve hélas qu’il reste encore 1h18 avec le générique et on se demande alors comment on va tenir le coup. Les dialogues deviennent répétitifs tout comme les situations, le scénario s’enbourbe dans l’affreusement lourdingue et compliqué : tout l’inverse d’un bon Scorsese et pour cause : le réalisateur O’Russell est une grenouille qui veut devenir un boeuf.

Bref on abandonne, à la fois dépité et irrité… et en même temps soulagé de quitter ce bordel ambiant et ambulant qui part dans tous les sens.… Expand

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DarkwingSchmuckJul 27, 2023

A total mess of a movie, David O. Russell's American Hustle might go down as one of the most overrated films of the 21st Century. Amy Adams and Christian Bale do their best to maintain some sense of order.

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AgentLviJul 7, 2023

Great movie. The story is decent. The scoring is great, visual is really amazing, the voice & sound is also amazing

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alejandro970Dec 10, 2022

Someone said: don't believe everything you see, nor half of what you hear. The scam at the service of the law, in a story that has several surprises in store, especially in the last act. Without forgetting the almost unrecognizableSomeone said: don't believe everything you see, nor half of what you hear. The scam at the service of the law, in a story that has several surprises in store, especially in the last act. Without forgetting the almost unrecognizable performances, especially Christian Bale.… Expand

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NickTheCritickNov 12, 2022

A film with a cast of high-sounding names (which does not necessarily mean great actors) entrusted in the hands of a craftsman with no particular merits who follows in a didactic way with the camera the stories of theese characters written inA film with a cast of high-sounding names (which does not necessarily mean great actors) entrusted in the hands of a craftsman with no particular merits who follows in a didactic way with the camera the stories of theese characters written in a not very exciting script. Result? A mediocre film.… Expand

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mstaub87Jun 29, 2022

nice movie for lovers of the genre, would definitely recommend to watch it at least once

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gracjanskiJun 8, 2022

The movie lives from the story and characters. They are not bad, but the conning theme was a bit too exaggerated, so sometimes it was more ridiculous than funny. Also some drama scenes were overacted and too much, overall I didnt like some ofThe movie lives from the story and characters. They are not bad, but the conning theme was a bit too exaggerated, so sometimes it was more ridiculous than funny. Also some drama scenes were overacted and too much, overall I didnt like some of the actors. Only Christian Bale was incredible and credible.
I have the feeling the prof critics were dazzled and thought this movie was soooo art.… Expand

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picoreMar 17, 2022

Worst acting I've ever seen, what are you people thinking praising these untalented idiots, it's like watching a bad high school play. The story is interesting enough but get a cast of real movie stars. How was Amy Adams ever allowed into theWorst acting I've ever seen, what are you people thinking praising these untalented idiots, it's like watching a bad high school play. The story is interesting enough but get a cast of real movie stars. How was Amy Adams ever allowed into the movies? Enough already, she's terrible. Renner is pretty good but the rest are just over-acting hacks walking through the lines, no real emotion, no chemistry in the romantic relationships, just horrible. Scarlett Johansson, Will Smith, Zoe Saldana, Clooney, Reese Witherspoon, those are movie stars, they bring their roles to life.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetNov 27, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'd categorise this as a stylised crime drama (somewhat ignoring Ciaos having put it under the 'action & adventure' category), roughly along similar lines to the 'Oceans' films (this film being about casinos for one thing). Themes include corruption, persuasion, fraud and deception, as well as, I suppose, greed.

Near the start and towards the end, there are a few scenes with a bright yellow tint. There is also sporadically narration, as the main characters background is explained. The plot is a bit complicated in parts, so it was good to have a bit of extra background information or character development present. I have to say, I found it hard to feel sorry or otherwise emotionally involved, or bothered about (to cut to the chase, as they say), the main characters (Irving and Sydney). There is an element of dark comedy present, with people trying to out-do, out-guess one another. I wouldn't say its by any means a directly laugh out loud, hilarious type film but there is some witty dialogue and some of the plot details have a certain hint of irony, I suppose you could say.

Its one of those films where you feel yourself guessing who will out-do who, i.e. what will happen next. Who is 'playing their cards straight' as it were - although those of you who know of the original story its based on may well be aware of this. I should say that this is primarily a ficticious film based on real events, or, to be more accurate a real FBI operation. The film starts with text which reads 'some of this actually happened.', while at the end it states that 'This is a work of fiction'. From what I've read, the characters are based on real people, however the real people were significantly older than their screen portrayals (with it being a Hollywood film, how could they not include a fairly youthful cast to 'jazz it up'?). If your particularly interested in reading about the film versus the history of the genuine case depicted in the film, this webpage seems to explain things well (although I can't be 100% sure of its accuracy but I presume its legit(?)):- http://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/american-hustle.php

Cast wise, there are numerous well known names including Christian Bale as Irving Rosenfeld and Amy Adams as Sydney Prosser, the supposedly ex-British woman. She comes across as very devious, very head strong and self assured. Also present are Bradley Cooper as Richie DiMaso, Jeremy Renner as Mayor Carmine Polito and Jennifer Lawrence as Rosalyn Rosenfeld. Irving is quite impulsive, unpredictable and perhaps a little bullheaded at times. The cast do alright in portraying their roles - I'm not sure I could say that anyone especially stood out as giving a stellar performance but they weren't especially, notably bad either.

On a random note, something I noticed quite early on in the film was that they refer to the Sheikh character by pronouncing it as 'sheek', which quickly became a bug-bear to me. I suppose its just an Americanism - maybe people from different areas pronounce it differently but I'd always presumed it should be pronounced as 'shake'. Things like that can wind me up a little bit at times and the word was said a fair few times, so I thought I may as well mention it in passing here in my review.

One of the main plus points to this film is its soundtrack. There are numerous 70s chart hits played during the film, from artists such as Elton John (Goodbye Yellow Brick Road), Donna Summer (I Feel Love) and Santana (Evil Ways).

Content wise, this film contains some moderate violence, with some blood present. There are one or two scenes with sexual activity, or promiscuity. There is also, unsurprisingly, a lot of strong language present. There are also scenes of drug taking and many characters are shown smoking and/or drinking alcohol. The film carries a 15 rating due to this.

While I felt this was a stylish film, I felt some aspects of the plot seemed relatively unbelieveable (of course thats regardless of the fact its partly based on a true story). I also felt that the plot became a bit too complicated at points and I'd lost track of the details. Personally, while I don't mind these type of fast paced crime drama films, when it comes specifically to con and fraud based crime films, my favourite of that type, to date; that I've seen, is 'Catch Me If You Can', which was also based on a true story.

As I said above, as far as con/fraud based films are concerned, I wouldn't say this is the best out there. Its quite stylish, it features some good witty dialogue at times but I did feel the plot became a bit unbelivable and a bit complicated, which made me lose interest to an extent. I do think the performances are good and the soundtrack is definitely decent but the film plot didn't entirely enthrall me, put it that way. On that basis, I wouldn't specifically recommend it, no.… Expand

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gabcrayNov 24, 2021

I don't understand the critical acclaim of this movie, it seems like a cheap attempt to imitate the scorsese movies, Amy Adams is amazing here, all her scenes are spectacular.

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dario12Sep 4, 2021

American Hustle is film that has that stylish vibe through entire runtime and its storytelling aspects were very good used.
Humor here had some nice effort in it and I smiled in some scenes more then I thought I will.
Cast was here very wellAmerican Hustle is film that has that stylish vibe through entire runtime and its storytelling aspects were very good used.
Humor here had some nice effort in it and I smiled in some scenes more then I thought I will.
Cast was here very well stacked and everyone gived strong performance starting with Bale and Adams and continuing with Lawrence and Cooper even some cameos were nice to see.
American Hustle is one fun film with a dose of good old crime element in it.… Expand

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10

sinagoshvadiDec 6, 2020

Anyone who's seen "Silver linings playbook" will know it's a David O. Russel movie right away. Everything about this movie was super-great!! The amazing ensemble cast (except for Bradley Cooper) was the best I've seen in my life! I wishAnyone who's seen "Silver linings playbook" will know it's a David O. Russel movie right away. Everything about this movie was super-great!! The amazing ensemble cast (except for Bradley Cooper) was the best I've seen in my life! I wish Russel would've made more movies.… Expand

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AWESOM-0Apr 25, 2020

Great freakin movie and what a cast! Every performance is really good but Bale and Lawerence are simply amazing!

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8

loremApr 3, 2020

A movie with great acting, an interesting premise and very well filmed and edited.

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LucaCriticsMar 28, 2020

American Hustle Movie Review: 8.5/10
What can I say... strong and great acting, amazing story, cinematography and direction. Fun and entertaining movie. Loved it.

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PedrofodaJan 21, 2020

Chato, tediante, mas com atuações fortes e parte tecnica impecavel, Trapaça poderia ser melhor se fosse mais agil e menos caricato.

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TyranianOct 23, 2019

This is a pretty good David O. Russell film with very good acting and a pretty smart story.

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LucasTSSep 23, 2019

A fictional film set in the alluring world of one of the most stunning scandals to rock our nation, American Hustle tells the story of con man Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale), who along with his equally cunning and seductive partner SydneyA fictional film set in the alluring world of one of the most stunning scandals to rock our nation, American Hustle tells the story of con man Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale), who along with his equally cunning and seductive partner Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams) is forced to work for a wild FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper).… Expand

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brohugJan 18, 2014

Disappointing film. The depiction of the dawn of the Eighties seemed contrived and inauthentic. De Niro and JLaw are the only performances that feel like they belong in the story. Christian Bale portrays an ultimately sympathetic characterDisappointing film. The depiction of the dawn of the Eighties seemed contrived and inauthentic. De Niro and JLaw are the only performances that feel like they belong in the story. Christian Bale portrays an ultimately sympathetic character with a measure of understatement. The always engaging Jeremy Renner stretches to play a good family man perhaps too eager to help his NJ constituents, but is sabotaged by an Elvis wig the size of Graceland. Indeed, it seemed like the toupées and up-dos should be nominated instead of the actors wearing them. Bradley Cooper goes over the top to the point where you’re not sure if he's sure what film he's in anymore. I agree with other reviewers: I don't feel that the FBI chain of command would just let Bradley Cooper's character have the run of the house so to speak. In fact, it has been suggested that Abscam was the FBI's response to the some of the Washington inquisitions of the Seventies, like the Church Committee.

A poor man's re-interpretation of Goodfellas, which is perhaps the definitive depiction of dangerous loyalties and survival in the emerging age of greed as a lifestyle. I guess I felt conned, but maybe that was the goal. Russell has directed two of my favorite films (Three Kings, The Fighter) but recently seems to be enthralled with Oscar award bait after making this piece and the slim "Silver Linings Playbook".… Expand

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CineAutoctonoJul 22, 2019

American Hustle was a captivating film where the design of the time was well managed both the decoration and the makeup and the costumes, the performances were very good, but those of Christian Bale, Amy Adams and of course Jennifer LawrenceAmerican Hustle was a captivating film where the design of the time was well managed both the decoration and the makeup and the costumes, the performances were very good, but those of Christian Bale, Amy Adams and of course Jennifer Lawrence were essential, the story is leisurely but totally entertaining and very good.… Expand

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Jaredc324May 15, 2019

David O. Russell gives us a doozie of a stylistic, over-dramatic con-film who's clearly dancing at the peak of his game after Silver Linings and The Fighter. Meshed with unfathomable character portrayals, wondrous costume and set designs, andDavid O. Russell gives us a doozie of a stylistic, over-dramatic con-film who's clearly dancing at the peak of his game after Silver Linings and The Fighter. Meshed with unfathomable character portrayals, wondrous costume and set designs, and driven by that rich cinematic flare. American Hustle has it all going for it, but most of it seems too cocky amidst O. Russell's freedom here. Most of the humor is trying to make itself laugh rather than us. And most of the drama is trying to appease itself rather than appease us. But there's so much good wine feathered into this pic, that even if you find yourself dazed and confused by what's really going on, you always know it's on the path of critical acclaim, as the movie seems to swim in it's wittiness even if you can't keep up.… Expand

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mohamad91hkMay 2, 2019

Most of biography movies have unbelievable story, that makes you to watch it to see what happened??. Here the story was normal, but what attract me to this movie is the acting by all stars Bale, Cooper, Amy, Jeremy & Jennifer, specially BaleMost of biography movies have unbelievable story, that makes you to watch it to see what happened??. Here the story was normal, but what attract me to this movie is the acting by all stars Bale, Cooper, Amy, Jeremy & Jennifer, specially Bale & his belly :D, he was the best one.

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Kirollos-NoahDec 15, 2018

First of all, I really want to know how Christian Bale is getting thin, muscular and fat in no time.. is it only me, or everyone is wondering how does he do that?

American Hustle is directed by David O. Russell, written by Eric Warren SingerFirst of all, I really want to know how Christian Bale is getting thin, muscular and fat in no time.. is it only me, or everyone is wondering how does he do that?

American Hustle is directed by David O. Russell, written by Eric Warren Singer and David O. Russell, and starring Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner and Jennifer Lawrence.

American Hustle tells the story of brilliant con man Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale), who along with his equally cunning and seductive British partner Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams) is forced to work for a wild FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper). DiMaso pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia that's as dangerous as it is enchanting. Jeremy Renner is Carmine Polito, the passionate, volatile, New Jersey political operator caught between the con-artists and Feds. Irving's unpredictable wife Rosalyn (Jennifer Lawrence) could be the one to pull the thread that brings the entire world crashing down.

With no doubt American Hustle is one of the best movies of 2013, and it's also one of the best Crime/Drama movie ever! I loved it so much that don't even know where should I start from! Everything with this movie is so amazing, very close to be perfect... It's well-acted, strong story, surprising, rewatchability, funny, great script but the direction isn't so perfect, and here's the only flaw and what made this movie not perfect is the direction! It's not bad at all, sometimes it was energized and exciting, but in some moments it felt like a mob-cam caption, and I didn't like that, but still David O. Russell did such a great job writing with Eric Warren Singer, and with the direction though!

This movie is full of great casting, like Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper, beside Jeremy Renner and Jennifer Lawrence. Everyone I mentioned or the rest of the crew was so convincing and talented, especially these 5! They are so memorable, with lots of lines which're going to stick in you memory for very long time, not only because it's a very good script, also because it has a very convincing cast!

The story is very catchy and entertaining, with a very surprising finale, beside the hooking two acts, American Hustle did them all right, beside how powerful the story is! The story is so realistic, nothing overreacted or not real, nothing. A 2h 18min movie with no boredom or even looking at the clock to know what time is it. Some movies have a very good story with a terrible script, and American Hustle isn't one of them, it has the strong story mixed with well-written script combined with humor, presented to us by some very amazing cast!

American Hustle could've been better if David O. Russell didn't make these mob-cam caption scene, but it's still amazing and I'm gonna give it an A!

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mellonheadDec 31, 2017

This movie is pretty overrated. The characters can be entertaining and the story, too, at times. But it takes a lot from much better movies, and the original stuff it does add isn't worth the watch. It's a bit of a slog in the second half,This movie is pretty overrated. The characters can be entertaining and the story, too, at times. But it takes a lot from much better movies, and the original stuff it does add isn't worth the watch. It's a bit of a slog in the second half, too, and not all that satisfying in the end.… Expand

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The3AcademySinsNov 6, 2017

A film with good acting, and nice cinematography. For me at least, the script and story don't completely come together, and we are all kind of left with a "So what?" feeling at the story's conclusion. As a side note, while Jennifer LawrenceA film with good acting, and nice cinematography. For me at least, the script and story don't completely come together, and we are all kind of left with a "So what?" feeling at the story's conclusion. As a side note, while Jennifer Lawrence puts on a great performance, I felt she was completely miscast in this role. Overall, American Hustle is a fun Saturday night thriller as opposed to a cinematic gem.… Expand

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felipeitrigoOct 22, 2017

No es una mala película, pero su sobrevaloramiento es lo que más se destaca,creo que con otro reparto hubiese sido mejor y con una critica no comprada por parte de la compañía.

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EludiumQ36Mar 21, 2014

That was my first review a few yrs back, but I re-watched it and re-rated it. Why? Because I watched from a different perspective this time. Amy Adams is my celebrity crush so I studied her portrayal as well as the rest of the leads and foundThat was my first review a few yrs back, but I re-watched it and re-rated it. Why? Because I watched from a different perspective this time. Amy Adams is my celebrity crush so I studied her portrayal as well as the rest of the leads and found them all to be quality. I dinged the film's rating off of 10 due to its slow pacing, and PG-13 level "nudity". In fact, I saw nothing "R" about this film. I also dinged it for its unlikely outcome, conning the FBI? Yeh, right. It's watchable but it's no masterpiece.
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Sorry, we've been conned, hoodwinked which of course is the film's conceit. A bunch of b-list actors doing a 70s period piece featuring your dad's big-band music and your big brother's pop hits. This looks and feels like a made-for-tv movie from the 70s. I do not know how people sat through this in a theater. Seriously.… Expand

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TokyochuchuJul 25, 2016

American Hustle is an excellent film, filled with fantastic performances, great writing and well earned laughs. Like all good con movies, it also has an unpredictable streak and keeps you guessing until the end. Great stuff!

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DanBurritoJul 19, 2016

American Hustle is a riotously funny, endlessly witty, and superbly acted film with memorable characters and great dialouge. Every member of the cast gets a chance to shine, and shine they do- especially Christian Bale and Jennifer Lawrence.American Hustle is a riotously funny, endlessly witty, and superbly acted film with memorable characters and great dialouge. Every member of the cast gets a chance to shine, and shine they do- especially Christian Bale and Jennifer Lawrence. Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner all turn in Oscar-worthy performances as well. David O. Russel directs the film with plenty of energy, and the script is full of great lines and even pathos. Overall, this is a great movie and one of 2013's best.… Expand

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Thomas94Apr 30, 2016

Again, what a great movie by David O. Russell and his incredible cast with once again great performances from everybody, especially Jennifer Lawrence and Christian Bale, their chemistry being hilarious and also this behind the scenes drivingAgain, what a great movie by David O. Russell and his incredible cast with once again great performances from everybody, especially Jennifer Lawrence and Christian Bale, their chemistry being hilarious and also this behind the scenes driving force...I LOVED this movie and Russell's use of music and the way he pushes his actors to give such organic, fearless, almost improvised performances is simply amazing.… Expand

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aadityamudharApr 18, 2016

Having now seen this film I can certainly say this is very overrated. Know that it won a Golden Globe and has many BAFTA and Oscar nominations is surprising. It is unnecessarily long, not as interesting as it tries to be, more stylish than itHaving now seen this film I can certainly say this is very overrated. Know that it won a Golden Globe and has many BAFTA and Oscar nominations is surprising. It is unnecessarily long, not as interesting as it tries to be, more stylish than it needs to be, has one character which is inconsistent and has a underwhelming ending. It reminds me that Citizen Kane never won best picture but Driving Miss Daisy did; award ceremonies don't reward great films but rather popular and newly released films. We need to treat these ceremonies as entertainment and not as a measure of cinema hallmarks.

Make no mistake this is a good movie. Ignore the press and hype so you can realise this is just a decent con artist film, one that spends more time giving it's 4 cast members time to shine and entertaining us, than having a compelling and memorable story.… Expand

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AaronWasserman1Mar 26, 2016

A movie that starts slow and gets interesting as it goes. Also the amazing cast of C.Bale, J.Renner, B.Cooper, A.Adams, J.Lawerernce totally helps. It is a movie that is unlike most.

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csw12Nov 26, 2015

American Hustle has an energy that makes the movie come alive and injects the story with comedy, tension, surprise and sympathy for the characters. The entire cast gives outstanding performances

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StatlerWaldorfOct 27, 2015

This is a great film. If somebody asks me for a movie recommendation then this is my genre-spanning, solid entertainment, you-will-like-this suggestion. It’s got great writing, great direction and style, and wonderful performances—seriously,This is a great film. If somebody asks me for a movie recommendation then this is my genre-spanning, solid entertainment, you-will-like-this suggestion. It’s got great writing, great direction and style, and wonderful performances—seriously, everyone is a joy to watch. The characters, despite their number, are fully realized and the storytelling is so voluptuous it feels like a double feature without the pee breaks and cramping. The uncommon narration, period setting, American crime story, and modern classic pizzazz make it most comparable to Good Fellas. Though, unlike Good Fellas, it feels real without being real which allows for a measure of absurdity in its self-expression, something that Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence seem to give themselves over to as readily as Ray Liotta though in a far more endearing fashion. The only complaint you can levy is that there’s nothing groundbreaking about it. That said, this is still an example of what movies should strive for. Go watch American Hustle. Already seen American Hustle? Cool. Wait ten minutes. Go watch American Hustle.… Expand

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FilmQueenOct 14, 2015

This movie had the potential to be very good, the actors all deliver great performances. The problem is that it's too slow paced. It becomes boring and forgettable.

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CharlieGraySep 11, 2015

This movie is pretty amazing, one of my favourite movies of all time, if it's not my favourite.
-Yeah, I think it is.-
Amazing and stunning performances from Amy Adams, Jennifer Lawrance.

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PeterAlexanderJul 29, 2015

The ambition of David. O Russell in American Hustle produces brilliant results. The film will keep you on the edge of your seat, as the absurd yet realistic story matches with the constant progression of strong characters. Every scene servesThe ambition of David. O Russell in American Hustle produces brilliant results. The film will keep you on the edge of your seat, as the absurd yet realistic story matches with the constant progression of strong characters. Every scene serves a purpose, causing the viewer, very much like the characters themselves, to remain focussed on the progressively enticing events that play out. Events, which accumulate to provide a story full of twists and turns, certain to hook you from start to finish.… Expand

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AaronDWassermanJun 26, 2015

Another great ensemble piece that is so well scripted and acted. Bale is the standout in this movie and it is so great. He and the rest of the cast own this movie and it was entertaining as hell

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keve16Mar 26, 2015

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IHATEAMERICANHUFeb 20, 2015

While the characters are well played , the logical coherence is more and more doubtful. Neither does my cat understand the plot nor does my rabbit. Maybe Jennifer Lawrence is hot , but this movie is not.

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beycauseFeb 6, 2015

O elenco inteiro estava perfeito. A história é perfeita e tem diversas cenas engraçadas. Jennifer Lawrence, como sempre, foi o ponto alto de tudo. Mesmo sendo a coadjuvante.

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VivienneElizaJan 16, 2015

I don't understand this movie at all,this is the most boring movie that i have ever saw,cut it in such a complicate way....I just wanna ask,who gave this movie such a high points?I still can't believe i spent 2 hours watching thisI don't understand this movie at all,this is the most boring movie that i have ever saw,cut it in such a complicate way....I just wanna ask,who gave this movie such a high points?I still can't believe i spent 2 hours watching this movie.It's horrible… Expand

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CountvontrollioJan 5, 2015

Hey here's an idea for ya. If you're going to bust someone on a wire or film, you might want to have done a bit of surveillance on who the crims are so you know wha tthe **** is going on. If a film is setting itself up as a heist flick ofHey here's an idea for ya. If you're going to bust someone on a wire or film, you might want to have done a bit of surveillance on who the crims are so you know wha tthe **** is going on. If a film is setting itself up as a heist flick of some sort of tricky intelligence, then it had at least have some. Its almost as bad as the Oceans 12 or 13 movie which is off the planet isane in its stupidity, but this does get close.
Just horrible characters al about ripping everyone off, and the'yre somehow justified in doing it, but their original con that get s the attention of the FBI is just ridiculous, pretending to get people loans and then not getting them, but securing a fee, surely someone would've beat the **** out of them for that.
But the movie sort of reaches for some sort of grandiosity that never delivers because as stated teh con jobs are lame and then the penultimate one is incredulous for the cops stupidity. Critcs dispalayed collective insanity on this one. Too much concentrated media ownership once again, gotta get the money back. well done Hollywood you self congratulating morons. ****wits!!!… Expand

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Smaug25Dec 29, 2014

Even though the film has a highly confusing plot, along with lots of scenes that get incredibly boring, it still has solid direction from David O. Russell, great production design, dialogue and a solid cast with Christian Bale as the standout.

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CherryxldNov 23, 2014

American Hustle es otra buena película del director David O. Russell, que va avanzando en una historia casual, hábil y compleja que te deja con una impresión bastante interesante y fresca.

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lloydharrisonNov 17, 2014

American Hustle is one of the funnest films I've seen in a long time and it's my favourite David O. Russell film to date. This film reminded me very much of Quentin Tarantino's 'Jackie Brown'. As crime drama's go neither of them areAmerican Hustle is one of the funnest films I've seen in a long time and it's my favourite David O. Russell film to date. This film reminded me very much of Quentin Tarantino's 'Jackie Brown'. As crime drama's go neither of them are particularly groundbreaking. But as stylish and vibrant pieces of filmmaking they are both thoroughly enjoyable experiences. David O. Russell's overall direction is solid and visually he captures the 70's with style and elegance. The whole cast is superb but Christian Bale is the standout and he reinvents himself once more. Jennifer Lawrence hilariously steals every single scene and Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper & Jeremy Renner are all great too. And Louis C.K is a worthy mention also. The styling and soundtrack play a major part in bringing the 70's to life and there's some great tracks from the likes of ELO, Donna Summer, Elton John, The Bee Gee's & Wings. There's certainly a lot of fun to be had and revisit with American Hustle.… Expand

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vikesh2206Nov 10, 2014

American Hustle is energetic, funny and perfectly cast. It features smart twists & turns from a very smart script and is directed stylishly by David O. Russell.

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CPD98Nov 8, 2014

Una buena película, mas lenta de lo que pensaba, pero con unas interpretaciones sólidas. La trama es algo complicada de seguir, me perdí en el tramo final pero en general creo que es interesante. Los actores bordan sus papeles, maquillados deUna buena película, mas lenta de lo que pensaba, pero con unas interpretaciones sólidas. La trama es algo complicada de seguir, me perdí en el tramo final pero en general creo que es interesante. Los actores bordan sus papeles, maquillados de una forma inusual.… Expand

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qwerty8883Oct 18, 2014

To be 100% honest i watched this film with family members on the off chance that it may be ok. I had avoided watching it since its release because i wouldnt be assed with another "wolf of wall street" copy.

When i actually watched the filmTo be 100% honest i watched this film with family members on the off chance that it may be ok. I had avoided watching it since its release because i wouldnt be assed with another "wolf of wall street" copy.

When i actually watched the film it was both original and entertaining. Its really not what i expected and it really captured my imagination. The soundtrack alone spoke to me (pretentious some may say) but i really fell in love with this film because of the latter. The story isnt the most original in the world but they make the best of it and it kept me hooked. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys seeing the bad guy win and can relate to sin ;)… Expand

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joeyriosSep 29, 2014

It is something out of the common. 'American Hustle' turns out to be my top favorite of the year-maybe of ALL time. It is great! Uncommonly hilarious and contagious. The best picture of 2013!

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WoodbineSep 29, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film convinced me to register here. I just couldn't believe the high average review score. I/10 is harsh but there is no way this is a 7.5, which makes the critic score just ridiculous.

I like the four main characters in their previous work, but my god this was turgid. Cooper, Adams, Lawrence and Bale is pretty much a dream-team cast, but I found myself losing interest well before the end, and generally not caring about what was going to happen.

Where was the danger? The slick voiceovers, quick wit and bizarre costumes created a more comical setting, but apart from the five minutes where De Niro rocks up I never felt that any of the characters were in any danger. Cooper bless him might get his heart broken. Oh well. It's not exactly Joe Pesci's menacing presence.

A bunch of generally unlikeable characters all trying to get one up on each other. Rather than Goodfellas,, this was more like Ocean's Eleven without the charm and twists.… Expand

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ArchonMagazineSep 20, 2014

A con artist and his con artist mistress, being blackmailed, after being caught conning, to con an unsuspecting politician in the hopes of catching the big time cons – this is the plot of American Hustle.

Richie DiMaso is the FBI agent,A con artist and his con artist mistress, being blackmailed, after being caught conning, to con an unsuspecting politician in the hopes of catching the big time cons – this is the plot of American Hustle.

Richie DiMaso is the FBI agent, hungry to make a name for himself, not happy with catching two small time crooks, Sydney Prosser (Lady Edith Greensley) and Irving Rosenfeld. Instead he uses these con artists to help him catch more in exchange for immunity from their crimes, continually upping the stakes. Not satisfied until he has several politicians and the mob within his reach.

David O. Russell reminds me of the directors of the past that had a reliable inner circle of actors he recycled over and over in movies – clearly favoring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence. Both talented actors who seem miscast in their roles as neither are able to fully become their characters. You, as the viewer, can’t help shake that it is Bradley Cooper being the hungry FBI agent Richie DiMaso and Jennifer Lawrence pretending to be the unstable wife Rosalyn Rosenfeld, the latter being far worse than the former.

Amy Adams’ multilayered portrayal of the master con artist manipulator Sydney Prosser (aka Edith) steals the show in the role. Unfortunately, this is not particularly difficult given her costars’ performances. The character development is there for all roles, but just not brought to life. Better equipped, though lesser known, actors would have elevated this movie to a point where it was a runaway for the Oscars.

I was absolutely charmed by the costume design by Michael Wilkinson and believe that his innate ability in capturing the late 1970’s helps captivate the audience, drawing them into this comedic drama. I am sure true fashionistas knowledgeable in style trends will point out flaws but the polyester clad bodies, exposed chests and prevalent curlers will be awesome fun for the ignorant viewer.

All in all, it is a fun movie filled with good music and an entertaining story line as you root for unlikely con artist protagonists. Hoping they get out unscathed for their ‘happily ever after’.

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talisencrwSep 17, 2014

David O. Russell has really grown on me as a director. I have only seen four of his films now--Three Kings, The Fighter, Silver Linings Playbook and now this--but they have been four of the most intriguing American films of the past fifteenDavid O. Russell has really grown on me as a director. I have only seen four of his films now--Three Kings, The Fighter, Silver Linings Playbook and now this--but they have been four of the most intriguing American films of the past fifteen years. If he is patient, keeps up his writing and directing prowess and continues to develop the fine talent pool that obviously enjoys working for him, it's only a matter of time before he's making acceptance speeches in the Kodak Theatre some Sunday evening in February in the not-too-distant future.… Expand

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beingryanjudeSep 2, 2014

Another incredible ensemble from David O. Russell. He's once again taken a dark theme and somehow made it comedic. I applaud David O. Russell and his wonderful cast of bandits. Amy Adams and Jennifer Lawrence once again prove their worthiness.

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rafingal23Aug 26, 2014

This was another good movie. Christian Bale delivered another solid performance. Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper were good as well but Jennifer Lawrence's performance was outstanding. My favourite part was Bradley Cooper's face coming to the end.

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kevinswag95Aug 8, 2014

David O. Russell has once again proves himself of how to direct a good film. It is the brilliant movie ever since Silver Linings Playbook with Cooper and Lawrence. With Bale and Adams, the movie brings stimulating performances andDavid O. Russell has once again proves himself of how to direct a good film. It is the brilliant movie ever since Silver Linings Playbook with Cooper and Lawrence. With Bale and Adams, the movie brings stimulating performances and interlectuall dialogue by the actors and the filmmakers to bring this movie into real life.… Expand

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Pelen23Jul 25, 2014

Unoriginal, unfunny,unengaging , uninteresting, unentertaining, self obsessed, super pretentious and absolutely boring. The oscar wining the sting meets goodfellas/casino and cast Robert DeNiro to insult the injury.

We see ChristianUnoriginal, unfunny,unengaging , uninteresting, unentertaining, self obsessed, super pretentious and absolutely boring. The oscar wining the sting meets goodfellas/casino and cast Robert DeNiro to insult the injury.

We see Christian Blair doing his hair in the opening scene and this is the point where the film loses the connection with its audience and proves that " the look" is so important. This is why we see the 70s hair do, fashion and music all the way through film but hey Who cares the plot?

Some of the audience might have loved the film's charm.However ,it is a 20 minute too long and empty film in the end.… Expand

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elsylorenaJul 19, 2014

Uno de los mejores trabajos de David O. Rusell, si no, hasta el mejor, artisticamente una maravilla para vista, y con interpretaciones magnificas por parte de todo el elenco.

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EdorkJul 13, 2014

I'm just scratching my head looking at these comments complaining how silly and over the top everything was.
Um, you people are aware this is a comedy, right? In the words of the Joker: "Why so serious?"

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OzyJul 11, 2014

A long and somewhat boring movie with snippets of "fun". Very talky talky and one very hot toilet sex scene - which is about as exciting as the movie got. Great acting by all means. If i got anything from this movie it was that bale canA long and somewhat boring movie with snippets of "fun". Very talky talky and one very hot toilet sex scene - which is about as exciting as the movie got. Great acting by all means. If i got anything from this movie it was that bale can actually act. I didn't know that - good for him.… Expand

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Apartment64Jul 4, 2014

"American Hustle" is a very talky film - I think that's why many audiences have disliked it. However, that is exactly why I liked it, because it gave all the characters more developed personalities than we usually see in the movies. The use"American Hustle" is a very talky film - I think that's why many audiences have disliked it. However, that is exactly why I liked it, because it gave all the characters more developed personalities than we usually see in the movies. The use of the 70s music was also excellent. The ending wasn't really that good; from a movie that is about a HUSTLE, I expect more HUSTLING. Still, the movie is super-solid, though. An award-show bait, but still solid.… Expand

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43in2014Jun 25, 2014

Prior to watching this: I went to see the film because of the many good reviews. Snucked in a Dominos Pizza and felt lethargic half way through film. Got food poisoning that night.
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Pros: General good acting, particularly Lawrence's.Prior to watching this: I went to see the film because of the many good reviews. Snucked in a Dominos Pizza and felt lethargic half way through film. Got food poisoning that night.
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Pros: General good acting, particularly Lawrence's.
Cons: This is a rather slow and miserable film with terrible hair for all the main actors. Cooper's character was a d**k, Bale's was inept, Lawrence's was naive and I've never liked Adams's acting ever.
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jcfilms17Jun 7, 2014

David O. Russel is back and this time its for American Hustle. With famous stars such as Bale, Cooper, Lawrence, Adams, and Renner this movie is deemed for greatness. With a jazzy powerful script and actors that transformed themselves intoDavid O. Russel is back and this time its for American Hustle. With famous stars such as Bale, Cooper, Lawrence, Adams, and Renner this movie is deemed for greatness. With a jazzy powerful script and actors that transformed themselves into their roles this truly makes for a great movie. You are left speechless at the amazing script and plot and when the end of this movie happens you will be struck with awe at how well of an overall movie this is. I truly think this movie deserved Best Picture at The Oscars 2013... 10/10… Expand

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MikefromAngusJun 4, 2014

Great actors, not a bad story. But the movie just didn't flow for me, about 3/4 of the way. I totally lost interest. That's not a good sign! the movie overall is a 5 out of 10. I already forgot about it

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StaticSpineJun 1, 2014

A whole bunch of good actors playing interesting characters with clear motivation. I've read that the director cared about the characters more than about the story, so he let them improvise, and that's really great! The story is pretty slowA whole bunch of good actors playing interesting characters with clear motivation. I've read that the director cared about the characters more than about the story, so he let them improvise, and that's really great! The story is pretty slow though and some interesting events start to happen only in the second half of the movie.… Expand

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Viper8787May 24, 2014

Good acting but I just could not get into this movie, I felt bored for most of the first half. I didn't really know why they were doing what they were doing. Story felt pretty bland even though it was based on a true story I just couldn't getGood acting but I just could not get into this movie, I felt bored for most of the first half. I didn't really know why they were doing what they were doing. Story felt pretty bland even though it was based on a true story I just couldn't get into this movie. I didn't hate this movie by any means but I don't know why it got all the praise it did. I'm glad it did not win any Oscars as it was not deserving of any.… Expand

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danielb1982May 16, 2014

I had high hopes for this film, I decided not to bother reading the reviews, what a mistake that was!!!

While its not one of the worst films I've ever watched it was close! Over two hours of my life I'll never get back. The pacing wasI had high hopes for this film, I decided not to bother reading the reviews, what a mistake that was!!!

While its not one of the worst films I've ever watched it was close!

Over two hours of my life I'll never get back. The pacing was terrible, after about 30 minutes I found myself wanting the film to end, I would have turned it off if I didn't have company.

Even Amy Adams obvious talents did nothing to improve my opinion of this film, and Christian Bale was about as far away from the Batman trilogy as is humanly possible!!

Do yourself a favour and don't buy this, wait until its on TV. I wish I had read the reviews before buying this film.… Expand

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MrWhiteBrBaMay 9, 2014

Beautifully striking movie that David O. Russel manages to pull off but he's not the only one you should be giving credit to. The acting that Cooper, Lawrence, Adams, and Bale use to reinforce such strong acting and writing make this movie aBeautifully striking movie that David O. Russel manages to pull off but he's not the only one you should be giving credit to. The acting that Cooper, Lawrence, Adams, and Bale use to reinforce such strong acting and writing make this movie a thrill to watch.… Expand

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googolendtimesMay 8, 2014

There wasn't much of a storyline, and that's the film's fatal flaw, but "American Hustle" was an undeniable extravaganza of a film. Director David O. Russell deserves credit for his exuberant, striking evocation of the glitz and glamour '70s.There wasn't much of a storyline, and that's the film's fatal flaw, but "American Hustle" was an undeniable extravaganza of a film. Director David O. Russell deserves credit for his exuberant, striking evocation of the glitz and glamour '70s. The acting was superb all round: I particularly enjoyed Bradley Cooper, who made for an excellent sleazebag FBI agent. It may have been a massive exercise in style over substance, but it was an entertaining one.… Expand

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joao1198pedroMay 6, 2014

Critics are wrong sometimes but why do they thought this film terrific, this film is bad, tge unic thing that saves this film are the actings and im not talking about the not so good at this film jennifer lawrence.

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Bruce722May 3, 2014

Once again the movie critics prove how little they know about what goes into making a great movie. Yes, the movie had incredible acting and the setting was founded upon detail after detail. However, does entertainment value mean nothing? I'mOnce again the movie critics prove how little they know about what goes into making a great movie. Yes, the movie had incredible acting and the setting was founded upon detail after detail. However, does entertainment value mean nothing? I'm sorry but I was to enjoy my moviegoing experience, not be bored out of my mind while I acknowledge that Jennifer Lawrence is an amazing actress. Honestly, the only things redeemable about this movie were Lawrence and Bradley Cooper's insane yet fantastic performances and Amy Adams relentless cleavage and side-boob. None of the characters are likable in any way and the plot drags and is annoying. The acting and the well detailed setting are worthwhile but the rest of the film is not.… Expand

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eagleeyevikingApr 29, 2014

American Hustle is energetic, funny and perfectly cast. It features smart twists & turns from a very smart script and is directed stylishly by David O. Russell.

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alainnamApr 28, 2014

This film left me confused, for lack of a better word. David O. Russell again put the actor’s need at the forefront, giving them almost complete freedom with their characters, and that’s great. Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, ChristianThis film left me confused, for lack of a better word. David O. Russell again put the actor’s need at the forefront, giving them almost complete freedom with their characters, and that’s great. Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, Christian Bale, and especially Amy Adams knock the ball out of the park. Unfortunately this was detrimental to the overall plot, which seemed muddled and sloppy. I feel like in the moment this film is great, full of life and energy, but a week or so after, you don’t remember it as fondly. And the hair is too much.… Expand

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BogKidApr 23, 2014

I finally watched this movie on Blu-Ray today. No need to recap the many, many comments already made. Suffice to say, in my opinion, that the performances, by an excellent cast, were more over-the-top than seemed necessary. I grew weary ofI finally watched this movie on Blu-Ray today. No need to recap the many, many comments already made. Suffice to say, in my opinion, that the performances, by an excellent cast, were more over-the-top than seemed necessary. I grew weary of all of the shouting. In summary, "American Hustle" was about 30 minutes too long.… Expand

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sparrow173Apr 19, 2014

Trying to rip off Karen from Goodfellas.....badly! I can't for the life of me understand how this film got such good reviews. Bad. Just BAD.

The plot of this film started as one thing and ended in another but tried to make out a kind ofTrying to rip off Karen from Goodfellas.....badly! I can't for the life of me understand how this film got such good reviews. Bad. Just BAD.

The plot of this film started as one thing and ended in another but tried to make out a kind of Usual Suspects twist at the end. Rubbish pure rubbish.… Expand

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drlowdonApr 12, 2014

American Hustle tells the story of con man Irving Rosenfeld (Bale) and partner Sydney Prosser (Adams) as they are forced to use their tricks in order to help ambitious FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Cooper).

Featuring a fantastic cast and aAmerican Hustle tells the story of con man Irving Rosenfeld (Bale) and partner Sydney Prosser (Adams) as they are forced to use their tricks in order to help ambitious FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Cooper).

Featuring a fantastic cast and a darkly humorous script this is certainly one of the best movies of 2013, even if it doesn’t quite deliver fully on it initial set up.… Expand

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qevApr 10, 2014

every aspect of this film is a delight, from concept to execution (via some tremendous characterizations by a truly talented cast (Bale's best perf, perchance?), thru a proper on-it plot, by way of excellent settings and bang-on, shamelessevery aspect of this film is a delight, from concept to execution (via some tremendous characterizations by a truly talented cast (Bale's best perf, perchance?), thru a proper on-it plot, by way of excellent settings and bang-on, shameless costumes (and hair!), right up to the "did you guess the end beforehand? NO!" activity). spot on… Expand

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wisertimeApr 7, 2014

I liked this film a lot (at least compared to the other crap in 2013-14). The acting was great. Amy Adams and Christian Bale were very good....you cared about the characters in this movie, which is more than I can say about others (Gravity,I liked this film a lot (at least compared to the other crap in 2013-14). The acting was great. Amy Adams and Christian Bale were very good....you cared about the characters in this movie, which is more than I can say about others (Gravity, Grand Budapest, even Wolf of Wall st). The ending was great too. There was humor interspersed, but not overly done for a drama. I went into this with low expectations, thinking it was over-hyped, but I enjoyed it. Better than Wolf of Wall St, which I also enjoyed.… Expand

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charles19Apr 6, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is cynical, vacuous and depressing. The critics are really wrong about this one! The main character is so unlovable. Which is why the ending really irked me. Con-artists don't become good people all of a sudden, and ride off into the sunset enjoying a conventional and moral existence. Yes, perhaps he had some redeeming qualities, but no leopard changes their spots like that. Oh, did I mention that this movie is cynical, vacuous and depressing? Except for the ending, which is just silly.… Expand

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NAQURATORApr 2, 2014

I came in to this movie thinking I was going to see a real badass gangster movie about hustlers. can't give more then 0 because I couldn't finish it. This is the story of a pathetic man that robs people of 5000 dollars, in my eyes this isn'tI came in to this movie thinking I was going to see a real badass gangster movie about hustlers. can't give more then 0 because I couldn't finish it. This is the story of a pathetic man that robs people of 5000 dollars, in my eyes this isn't a hustler. Bad title, bad story and just overall bad, can't seem to find the reason this movie gets a score that high from critics, together with frozen probably the most misleading scores of critics this year, can't finish either movie and they have more then 7? everyone has a right to an opinion but this 10? What, you people have not seen any movie the past 10 years? Just watch silver linings playbook, a lot of the same actors, 10x better story (and I don't like romantic movies!!), IN WHAT WORLD WOULD THIS MOVIE BE WORTHY OF AN OSCAR? Even 47 ronin was more entertaining and man that movie sucked, but at least I could finish it… Expand

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ezekielromanMar 30, 2014

This is the problem that I had with this film, it was utterly boring. The acting was beyond great don't get me wrong, but the movie itself was a total snooze fest! No real memorable scenes in it, except for the ending credits... Look, I don'tThis is the problem that I had with this film, it was utterly boring. The acting was beyond great don't get me wrong, but the movie itself was a total snooze fest! No real memorable scenes in it, except for the ending credits... Look, I don't mean to be so harsh but come on! Some people can agree it wasn't that great of a movie.… Expand

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lasttimeisawMar 30, 2014

AMERICAN HUSTLE has an impeachable cast, a 70s zeitgeist ambience (sterling soundtrack, hairstyling and wardrobe selections), a not-so-bulletproof script, but the film is nonetheless a hail of David O’Russell’s consistency in his endeavour ofAMERICAN HUSTLE has an impeachable cast, a 70s zeitgeist ambience (sterling soundtrack, hairstyling and wardrobe selections), a not-so-bulletproof script, but the film is nonetheless a hail of David O’Russell’s consistency in his endeavour of characters-centred dramedy, he relentlessly supplies improvisations for his actors to illicit their spontaneous interactions with maximum dynamism, meanwhile his slick camera mobility complements the narrative steadily with intentional oomph to woo the audience, a strategy functions unexpectedly well after the one-two punch THE FIGHTER (2010, 8/10) and SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK (2012, 7/10), now AMERICAN HUSTLE repeats the mojo, altogether ricochet him to the rarefied echelon of a three-times BEST DIRECTOR nominees, and an auteur status rosily awaits.

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diegocampMar 26, 2014

Oh my god!! What a BORING movie!!! I don´t understand what´s the Oscars fuzz about!! Some of the characters are OK, and some even suck. The plot is more of the same, nothing original here. The good things about this are the makeup, clothes,Oh my god!! What a BORING movie!!! I don´t understand what´s the Oscars fuzz about!! Some of the characters are OK, and some even suck. The plot is more of the same, nothing original here. The good things about this are the makeup, clothes, style, and of course Christian Bale´s great performance. The rest of the cast got nothing compared to him. But apart from this, this movie really sucks...… Expand

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chrisjones914Mar 25, 2014

Fantastic film! Enjoyed this movie throughly from start to finish! Christian Bale gives a brilliant performance that easily rivals that of his work in Out of the Furnace! He is joined by an incredible supporting cast that includes BradleyFantastic film! Enjoyed this movie throughly from start to finish! Christian Bale gives a brilliant performance that easily rivals that of his work in Out of the Furnace! He is joined by an incredible supporting cast that includes Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Rehner, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Adams and Robert De Niro! All of whom do phenomenal work! Last but definitely not least, the story is incredible! It has an excellent twist at the end that was completely perfect and end up being exactly how you wanted it all to end! Don't listen to the people who tell you this movie is boring, it is truly one of the best films of the year and if you don't give it a chance you will really be doing yourself a disservice!… Expand

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TheZeroPercentMar 25, 2014

Solid movie, a lil long and disjointed, but VERY little. This is a GREAT movie, it'll really get cha 'rooting' and saying verbals like "oh yeah!", "that's right", "OMG OMG!". The only complaint is the ending, the end twist is what disjointsSolid movie, a lil long and disjointed, but VERY little. This is a GREAT movie, it'll really get cha 'rooting' and saying verbals like "oh yeah!", "that's right", "OMG OMG!". The only complaint is the ending, the end twist is what disjoints the movie, its an EXTREMELY small twist, that doesn't start developing till LONG after the plot has run its course. The main complaint with the end twist, is how predictable and boring it is, it also gets right down corny at the VERY end. The ending brings a top notch 9/10 or even 10/10 movie, down to a 8/10. GREAT movie though, a must see, for movie lovers.… Expand

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RoscoMar 24, 2014

Another excellent film under the directorship of David O. Russell. American Hustle is a modern day classic. Just genius. It tells the story of conman Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) and his seductive mistress and partner Sydney Prosser (AmyAnother excellent film under the directorship of David O. Russell. American Hustle is a modern day classic. Just genius. It tells the story of conman Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) and his seductive mistress and partner Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams) who are forced to work with the F.B.I by Agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper) to set up an elaborate sting operation to uncover corrupt politicians including the Mayor of camden (Jeremy Renner) however it's the unpredictability of Rosenfelds's wife (Jennifer Lawrence) that puts the plan in danger. It's filled with fantastic performances from all the leads. Christian Bale proves his class with a stellar showing accompanied by his partner in crime Amy Adams who herself, impresses with a varying performance. Bradley Cooper also comes up with the goods in yet another star turn. Yet again, it's Jennifer Lawrence who steals the show. The girl isn't just amazingly stunning but she's an extraordinarily gifted actress as she continues to wow audiences in each film she appears in. She is sensational in her supporting role. The film is thoroughly entertaining. Infact, it's contagious!! Definitely a feel good film that you would foolish to miss out on especially when you have the star studded line up on show.… Expand

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BradySmithMar 22, 2014

American Hustle is a vigorously accomplished, and impressively stylized film. It's funny, it's full of twists, and it's undeniably alive. David O. Russell has absolutely perfected his directing style, and has cemented a spot among the topAmerican Hustle is a vigorously accomplished, and impressively stylized film. It's funny, it's full of twists, and it's undeniably alive. David O. Russell has absolutely perfected his directing style, and has cemented a spot among the top talents in the business. The screenplay is just incredibly well written. The actors are all either at the top of, or over the top of their game. Nearly every performance is shockingly good, even by the standards of this ensemble. The one I was most impressed with had to be Bale. His character was so far removed from his usual roles that at times I just had to laugh in astonished disbelief for how strange it was to see him like this. If I have any complaints about the movie they are few and far between. In the first act some lines are hard to hear, and some scenes can get pretty skanky. Other than that, it's great. In 2013, which was one of the best film years ever, American Hustle just might have been the best movie of the year.… Expand

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SkimanMar 22, 2014

First things first....Christian Bale deserves the Oscar. He was Fantastic! All the characters are wonderful in this movie. Everybody is rally really good. Well acted and Directed. The story is good but not great. I wrote the oppositeFirst things first....Christian Bale deserves the Oscar. He was Fantastic! All the characters are wonderful in this movie. Everybody is rally really good. Well acted and Directed. The story is good but not great. I wrote the opposite for Wold of Wall Street. The story could have been better and thats what help it back from perfection.… Expand

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CanucksMar 20, 2014

I was looking forward to seeing this film for a while but was left very disappointed. I struggled to get through it with boredom. The story seemed forced to me and while the level of acting was good I never got into at all. Expected more fromI was looking forward to seeing this film for a while but was left very disappointed. I struggled to get through it with boredom. The story seemed forced to me and while the level of acting was good I never got into at all. Expected more from an Oscar nominee.… Expand

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LSAMLKASKUSMar 16, 2014

It's overrated. Not the movie, but the judgment.

Here's why. I know the plot within the first 5 minutes. It's not because I am a movie genius, but I saw similar style in a lot of Vegas (I know it's about Atlantic city) and 70-80's inspiredIt's overrated. Not the movie, but the judgment.

Here's why. I know the plot within the first 5 minutes. It's not because I am a movie genius, but I saw similar style in a lot of Vegas (I know it's about Atlantic city) and 70-80's inspired movies.

Acting? Well, apart from Jeremy Renner tiny part in this film, I don't think the other actors should be regarded that high. I am not saying they did bad acting, they are good, but just good. Why? Once again, there are benchmarks out there which you can use to measure how good Cooper, Bale, Adams, and Lawrence can possibly be.

Bale in The Flowers of War.
Cooper and Lawrence in Silver Linings Playbook.
Adams in Doubt and Julie and Julia.

A good real-story based movie?
How do you compare this with Goodfellas?

User score reflects fairer assessment than the big media & pro critics score, some of which gave inexplicably perfect 10. I read some of the critic reviews, I just don't see their points.

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skykappahMar 15, 2014

What the? Really? I'll make it short.. Overrated beyond belief.. The acting isn't all that and deservedly never won anything at the Oscars. I really don't know what kind of back room deal was going on with the Hollywood clique.. But this isWhat the? Really? I'll make it short.. Overrated beyond belief.. The acting isn't all that and deservedly never won anything at the Oscars. I really don't know what kind of back room deal was going on with the Hollywood clique.. But this is in no way a good film. Waste of time.… Expand

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Tomd1941Mar 13, 2014

Great acting but very poor story line, difficult to follow and left you feeling empty at the end. It got high critic reviews but honestly, I think the NY Post review was spot on.

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jppl1999Mar 12, 2014

Great Movie, amazing direction and production. Great performances, most notably from Jennifer Lawrence and Christian Bale. Sometimes it gets slow and boring but at last it leads to an incredible plot and an unexpected end. Highly recommended.

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muaz-ashrafMar 11, 2014

American Hustle is a very entertaining movie. It has the best ensemble one can have for a movie. Christian Bale gives a flawless performance. It is the best movie of David O. Russel.

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max0x7baMar 10, 2014

Good actors, poor story, extremely boring movie. They could make the ending brilliant by saying something like "And then he found a five dollar bill!"

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Rob7309Mar 7, 2014

Going into this movie, I thought with David O. Russell at the helm and the cast he put in place that this was going to be one of the year's best. While a good movie and well acted, this movie had trouble focusing for me and seemed to employ aGoing into this movie, I thought with David O. Russell at the helm and the cast he put in place that this was going to be one of the year's best. While a good movie and well acted, this movie had trouble focusing for me and seemed to employ a lot of improv that hurt the overall product.… Expand

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imthenoobMar 5, 2014

A great cast and an interesting story that keeps you entertained through out. It's one of few films with a 2 hour + run time that I actually did not mind sitting through.

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SwatiMar 4, 2014

American Hustle has a slow, dragging style, which explains why I gave up the first time I watched it before it reached the half hour mark. It felt like the film was trying too hard to create a story, and all the characters felt archetype. ButAmerican Hustle has a slow, dragging style, which explains why I gave up the first time I watched it before it reached the half hour mark. It felt like the film was trying too hard to create a story, and all the characters felt archetype. But the movie does pick up and become somewhat interesting after that. Though the character motivations are never explored, we get to see the different sides of them which make them all human.

The plot is simple yet complex, but what it never is intriguing enough. Some con-men are coerced by the FBI into setting up members of the Congress and the Mafia. They must find a way to do the job without being targeted by them afterwards and yet not get incarcerated.

Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) is an ageing swindler who has a nice steady income through his various clandestine operations. Things get messy for him when he comes across Edith Greensly (Amy Adams), for he has a wife Rosalyn (Jennifer Lawrence) who can create a lot of trouble for him if she isn't kept happy. Richard (Bradley Cooper) is the agent who deals directly with him. He is clever and ambitious and selfish, but mostly is a liability who more often than not gets in their way and creates complications as they try to complete their job assigned to them by the agency. Carmine Polito (Jeremy Renner) is the mayor who is fooled into joining the team in helping the FBI bring down the politicians and the mobsters.

I felt like the nominations in the categories of acting were undeserved. On the contrary I'm of the opinion that Renner should have been recognized instead of the underwhelming performance given by Cooper. Sure Bale did a good enough job, and he felt like he worked for the role, with his hair and body fat. Adams, in addition to showing a lot of skin, showed another side of her which I believe I had not seen before. She certainly felt like a better actress.

The art department did a commendable job. The hairstyles, costumes, cars, and room interiors were convincing enough. What was lacking was a plot which would have matched the effort put into bringing the 70s era onto the screen. I was amused by some of the characterization, yet was waiting for over the top humour or insight into the business or a plot twist or something. Sadly there was little if not nothing that blew my mind. Other movies have done the job required of a period piece equally well and fallen to pieces without the support of a strong story but this film was spared that fate because of the names of the cast and director. Rush would have been a better consideration for the category of Best Picture. At least it succeeded in entertaining the hell out of me as well as showing the 1970s.

It wasn't especially a bad movie, just not something I would have liked nominated for the top prize. It was way over-hyped, and left a bad taste in my mouth when within ten minutes of starting copied Goodfellas in dual voice-over.… Expand

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AndrouMar 4, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Didn't have much of a good time with this movie. Its story is not interesting at all. I'm only giving 7 to it because of the actors, music and some of the dialogs. The ending is good, but the characters and the development of the trama are kind of boring.… Expand

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