Amsterdam

20th Century Studios | Release Date: October 7, 2022

5.2	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 111 Ratings

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JLuis_001Oct 9, 2022

Regardless of my expectations, I think the most troubling thing about Amsterdam, and one that leaves its director in a very bad light, is how a film with such a great cast feels so pointless and lacking in spark, wit and functionality.Regardless of my expectations, I think the most troubling thing about Amsterdam, and one that leaves its director in a very bad light, is how a film with such a great cast feels so pointless and lacking in spark, wit and functionality.

Amsterdam never gets off the ground, and this is caused by David O. Russell's inability to get the plot going and he completely squanders his huge cast, because even with what they achieve in terms of convincing performances, it's all washed away by the ineffectiveness of the material they're given to work with.
It's not that I say they didn't believe in the material. The material wasn't up to their potential.

It's not the calamity that a certain part of the public and the press were talking about, at least it wasn't in my opinion, but I do consider it a totally misguided product on O. Russell's part.… Expand

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MattyIce34Oct 8, 2022

Having a great cast isn’t as impressive as it used to be, and most of them sleepwalk through their performances here (Bale and, surprisingly, Taylor Swift are both solid). Things here are just a mess, and a boring one at that.

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TVJerryOct 21, 2022

Two soldiers who are recovering from wounds in WWI (Christian Bale & John David Washington) become fast friends with a nurse (Margot Robbie). A few years later, back in the US, they witness a murder that sparks an investigation. This wasTwo soldiers who are recovering from wounds in WWI (Christian Bale & John David Washington) become fast friends with a nurse (Margot Robbie). A few years later, back in the US, they witness a murder that sparks an investigation. This was based on the Business Plot, which was a conspiracy to overthrow President Roosevelt and replace him with a fascist. Writer/director David O. Russell has assembled an impressive cast that includes Robert De Niro, Rami Malek, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Rock and Mike Meyers. They all handle the dialogue and situations well, but Russell's writing meanders. Not sure what he's trying to achieve: It this a moral/history lesson or a period/stylized mystery? It's attractive to look at and there's some internal energy, which is weird because it still feels oddly flat.… Expand

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Compi24Oct 18, 2022

Though I can't say it's as bad as a lot of the press has made it out to be, it's very clear that something went wrong somewhere along the road to "Amsterdam." Whether it's the shaky tone, the indulgent and off-kilter approach to the narrativeThough I can't say it's as bad as a lot of the press has made it out to be, it's very clear that something went wrong somewhere along the road to "Amsterdam." Whether it's the shaky tone, the indulgent and off-kilter approach to the narrative or the lackluster directorial skills on display, there are very clear identifiers of a creator squandering so much money and talent all throughout this. It's such a shame too, because there's some truly gifted people working in here. Christian Bale, John David Washington, Margot Robbie, Robert De Niro and even Emmanuel Lubezki get moments where their abilities are allowed to glimmer, but because everything feels like it's in service to this muddled and meager vision, no one really shines as much as they deserve to. Definitely nowhere near as sharp and fun as I think it should have been.… Expand

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BradMorganNov 9, 2022

Amsterdam is a film that tries to be too much, slowly turning the narrative into a mess that lasts too long. In addition, it bothers me that you name a movie after a city and don't shoot a single shot there. A lot of potential but sadlyAmsterdam is a film that tries to be too much, slowly turning the narrative into a mess that lasts too long. In addition, it bothers me that you name a movie after a city and don't shoot a single shot there. A lot of potential but sadly poorly executed.… Expand

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HabibiehakimOct 8, 2022

6.5/10
I found Amsterdam as a movie that fills with great ensemble cast and great performance with quite a fatal pacing and story problem, mostly on the pacing, the story of Amsterdam though it's credited the most as a thriller crime6.5/10
I found Amsterdam as a movie that fills with great ensemble cast and great performance with quite a fatal pacing and story problem, mostly on the pacing, the story of Amsterdam though it's credited the most as a thriller crime detective movie, for me it's more of like a romance friendship movie with thriller crime detective thing as just a side story, i'm fine if it's work, but unfortunately David O. Russell didn't really nailed it in this one, i found the relationship between Margot Robbie and John David Washington character are unnecessary but i'm still fine with it, lot's of moment where i feel the movie is pushing back too many times, like just skip to the main parts already we have this type of drama enough, and the pacing is for me i found it mostly exhausting, and for 2 hours and 14 minutes movie trust me you will really feel it if you watch it, in the more positive side like i mention in the beginning, the cast is fantastic, and the good news is all of that fantastic cast i feel like it did not wasted, even Taylor Swift who only have a brief appearance in the film is pleasant, all the cast did great and if i have to give my personal pick for best performance in the film, i'm giving it to legend himself Robert De Niro, he was surprisingly have lot more than i though it's gonna be and he's killing it, i was still mostly enjoyed the movie, there is still quite a lot moment that i like, enjoy, and even some of them make me laugh, and at last love the costume and make up design, so overall Amsterdam is indeed mostly a mixed-bag, if it have less drama, shorter and more focusing on the thriller it could have been way better, fortunately the ensemble cast and all the performance that they give didn't make this movie a complete disaster.… Expand

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MoviePojkeOct 9, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was a truly fun 2 hours; but the plots thickening became a tad laborious before the ending you sort of knew was coming eventually. Robert De Niro was surprisingly good, in playing the role of General Smedley and the truth of the stain that fascism brought to the United States by Republican sycophants of Mussolini and Hitler.… Expand

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nnogohkoNov 21, 2022

I had so much fun with the first 30-40 minutes of the movie. I knew the reviews were mixed going in and I thought hey, this is not bad at all. Then, the plot started to get really complicated and I began to lose track of what was going on. II had so much fun with the first 30-40 minutes of the movie. I knew the reviews were mixed going in and I thought hey, this is not bad at all. Then, the plot started to get really complicated and I began to lose track of what was going on. I was bored by the end of the movie and came out so disappointed that I even forgot I liked the first act. Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, and John David Washington are really wonderful in the film. I think the problem is that once it introduced so many other plot points other than these 3 character's relationships, that is when I lost interest. I was so invested in Margot Robbie and John David Washington's weird romance but then I forgot about it by the end because there were a thousand other things going on that I didn't care about.… Expand

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GLADIADOROct 10, 2022

Filme recheado de estrelas, que não aproveitam seus talentos e acabar sendo mais um filme generico e esquecivel. ate da pra passar tempo, mas tinha potencial pra ser melhor

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stevekmJan 7, 2023

A little on the kooky strange side so the movie held my attention, but where was all this going? What was the point? Recognized a lot of big name actors doing bit parts, but did they even know if this was a comedy or drama?

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mikesgold2KJan 11, 2023

Budżet poszedł na obsadę a nie dobrych scenarzystów. Fabuła mocno kuleje i nie prowadzi do ciekawego rozwiązania. Niesamowicie zmarnowany potencjał a szkoda

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Vega8ondDec 10, 2022

Great cast of actors, and a great ensemble, however, the story was lost with the slow pacing and just a bad script. It took over half of the film to get to the point where all the actor's stories were told and how they started a friends'Great cast of actors, and a great ensemble, however, the story was lost with the slow pacing and just a bad script. It took over half of the film to get to the point where all the actor's stories were told and how they started a friends' pact.
This movie is a slow burn and that is okay, but when there is so much meaningless dialog it frustrates the audience as it takes so long to get any reveal or payoff. The cinematography was okay and they used a very original stylistic approach that was very much appreciated. Overall the film was the sum of its total parts and not enough to recommend to anyone.… Expand

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Luke9648Nov 13, 2022

Not BAD.... It's just boring. Christian Bale tries his hardest, and as usual is the best actor in the movie. Great cast, mediocre everything else. I like John David Washington, and he has potential, but he sleepwalks through this movie.

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RalfbergsJan 15, 2023

While the cast in this is brilliant, the story gets so boring. With it even being partly based on real events and everything. Just seems very bland movie and basically I am giving it a 5 because of the stellar cast.

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royalguy07Dec 9, 2022

Pretty incoherent and very loose, confused by the direction for 80% of the acting and the scenes there was no life anywhere in the movie besides Bale, Margot, and Taylor-Joy. De Niro was slightly fun also even though he literally had the samePretty incoherent and very loose, confused by the direction for 80% of the acting and the scenes there was no life anywhere in the movie besides Bale, Margot, and Taylor-Joy. De Niro was slightly fun also even though he literally had the same expression the entire movie.… Expand

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