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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Fuad_RMNMOct 7, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Splendidly Classy and Artsy Movie with a Huge Cast!

As my go-to cinema ritual, I don't watch movie trailers or spoilers at all. My only expectations are based on the poster of this movie. Then, I know this must be something different. And I am rite! From the beginning to the ending, this movie satisfyingly seems very classy & artsy with everything on it. Greater satisfaction comes when the other huge cast slowly but surely appears.

The main plot is a trio of veterans of World War I as the poster displayed, they met and become friends from the war until post-war but then they were forced to live separately. Long story short, destiny gave them an opportunity to meet again when everything collided.

Classy and artistic are well-delivered throughout the entire movie with songs, stylish outfits, detailed-oriented movie set, and the script. Ofc, this happens coz this is a vintage movie ambiance. The jokes are also classy one coz tend to be cynical, lol. Besides, huge actors are worth to paid coz they really delivered incredible acting performances.

A huge cast from the leading male role such as Christian Bale to the unimportant role such as Taylor Swift is presented in this movie. Maybe she was cast to remind us about her upcoming album this month, lol. Overall, almost every cast famously known in the Hollywood industry is present in this movie. This is one of the biggest satisfactions! This must be an expensive budget movie!

Sadly things, there is a couple of parts that are boring. Also, the jokes sometimes failed to kill the time. Both didn't really vividly can be felt, but it doesn't matter coz thanks to the great artistic and cast performance. Besides, perhaps, some great actors aren't well-directed or performed coz they seem meaningless. It's normal but it seems sad coz they are big budget cast!

Overall, this movie really great! Don't miss it! It really gave something different which is a classy and artsy movie for this year. Rare gem. Vintage.

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cakelyn223Oct 16, 2022

A beautiful and eccentric dive into friendship, loyalty, romance, and intrigue. The characters and dialogue are not realistic, yet still evoke and represent real and recognizable things. The whole film is a work of art reminiscent of WesA beautiful and eccentric dive into friendship, loyalty, romance, and intrigue. The characters and dialogue are not realistic, yet still evoke and represent real and recognizable things. The whole film is a work of art reminiscent of Wes Anderson, with a noir/mystery overlay. The relationships are earnest and somewhat childlike, in a good way.… Expand

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cbell4770Oct 15, 2022

Loved the film with its stellar cast and great story. It was also nice to see a film that focused on story without relying on gratuitous sex and and scenes full of violence. I left the theatre asking myself questions about my own Amsterdam.

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ThisIsCINEMADec 29, 2022

Not a brilliant movie but also not as bad as you all claim it is. I think bad ratings have to do more with David O Russel's problematic past more than a movie

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CherylcmOct 17, 2022

I loved this movie! The characters were fantastic! And the people that said it didn’t follow true to a story written by a journalist… Why does it have to? Did anybody see once upon a time in Hollywood? They changed the whole Manson killingI loved this movie! The characters were fantastic! And the people that said it didn’t follow true to a story written by a journalist… Why does it have to? Did anybody see once upon a time in Hollywood? They changed the whole Manson killing story around we’re by the hippies wound up getting killed and the victims survived. That sure didn’t follow anybody story and nobody complained as a matter of fact it got nominated for many Academy Awards!… Expand

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pastor43Oct 8, 2022

This movie was bold, intriguing and very interesting. The entire cast was great, the dialogue was strong and it moved at an intentional pace. This is a movie that your truly want to see how it ends. Bale, Robbie and Davidson spectacularThis movie was bold, intriguing and very interesting. The entire cast was great, the dialogue was strong and it moved at an intentional pace. This is a movie that your truly want to see how it ends. Bale, Robbie and Davidson spectacular ensemble. Supporting cast members were equally compelling.… Expand

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StrumboreOct 14, 2022

This is made by the same director who made "American Hustle". The cinematography, comedic timing, and acting are very good. I enjoyed Amsterdam. But it suffers at the very end from a very common issue with movies like this, where the scriptThis is made by the same director who made "American Hustle". The cinematography, comedic timing, and acting are very good. I enjoyed Amsterdam. But it suffers at the very end from a very common issue with movies like this, where the script tries to tie everything together too quickly in a single scene. I still enjoyed my time with it but regret that the story is more muddled than it should have been. I chalk this up to the studio not being able to decide if they wanted to dramatize the actual event the movie is based on, which is called the 'Business Plot', or make a satirical allegory for contemporary corporate-backed, fascist movements. The movie lands poorly in the last couple of scenes because they try to make their fictional murder-mystery plot tie too quickly into this historical conspiracy that is central to the plot but has only been developed superficially.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_Plot

The Business Plot (also called the Wall Street Putsch[1] and The White House Putsch) was an alleged political conspiracy in 1933 in the United States to overthrow the government of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and install a dictator.[2][3]

Retired Marine Corps Major General Smedley Butler asserted that wealthy businessmen were plotting to create a fascist veterans' organization with Butler as its leader and use it in a coup d'état to overthrow Roosevelt. In 1934, Butler testified under oath before the United States House of Representatives Special Committee on Un-American Activities (the "McCormack–Dickstein Committee") on these revelations.[4] Although no one was prosecuted, the congressional committee final report said, "there is no question that these attempts were discussed, were planned, and might have been placed in execution when and if the financial backers deemed it expedient."… Expand

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mustang8Dec 26, 2022

I think about this film a lot. It’s of a magnitude that we don’t often see on cinema.

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Jaredc324Oct 10, 2022

O Russel's audience expects too much and when they get something sub-part, they lack appreciation. When it does hold up as a spirited, charming and light0hearted introspection and espionage of that time. People don't want cinema I guessO Russel's audience expects too much and when they get something sub-part, they lack appreciation. When it does hold up as a spirited, charming and light0hearted introspection and espionage of that time. People don't want cinema I guess anymore, they're pushing it away pretty good. This movie reminds me why O'Russell makes movies, and what he goes for. It's not some constructed, agenda-driven rubric film. It's an artistic, romantic, thematic adventure. And I Loved it. Maybe not at the same dramatic level as Silver Linings, American Hustle, or the Fighter. But people need to have some appreciation, it's not half-bad.… Expand

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lucascardodeoliOct 7, 2022

Films like this are sorely missed in cinema. It is the most sophisticated film of the year. The trio of protagonists give a show of acting and charisma, and I believe it is one of the favorites to win the SAG for best ensemble.

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HelixRisingOct 12, 2022

A breath of fresh air. Funny, smart, clever, witty, and amazing acting. Outstanding performance by Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, and every other person of this absolute STACKED cast. Every familiar face was not only aA breath of fresh air. Funny, smart, clever, witty, and amazing acting. Outstanding performance by Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, and every other person of this absolute STACKED cast. Every familiar face was not only a surprise but each one added their own special quality to this film. I was absolutely captivated by how each and every single character had so much depth and personality. I found myself wanting more, but the 2 hour and 15 min run time didn't feel long enough. I really was able to fall into this world. Usually, movies can drag along, stretching out every last second of that 2 hour time frame, but I found Amsterdam to be, not only refreshing, but a masterpiece in it's time. I will not be surprised when this becomes a cult classic. I spent a good part of my morning reading reviews of top critics and I have to say, I'm surprised that these movie critics got lost in the plot, because not only does it have a easy to follow plot, but it was such an enjoyable ride. This movie has a specific type of humor, and I think that not everyone has that. But even then, it was still such a good watch. Highly recommend.… Expand

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Jrichard1994Oct 16, 2022

It is a film to be watched for cinematic appeal. Amsterdam can be dry and drawn out at times in the beginning, then gets better towards the end with the climax being reached. Christian Bale always gives an outstanding performance in any ofIt is a film to be watched for cinematic appeal. Amsterdam can be dry and drawn out at times in the beginning, then gets better towards the end with the climax being reached. Christian Bale always gives an outstanding performance in any of his David O’Russell films. John David Washington and Margot Robbie compliment Bale’s performance, with Mike Myers and Michael Shannon providing some comic relief. Robert De Niro making his typical appearance in a O’Russell film that provides a critical impact to the conclusion of the film. The film is a lot of character development but the story and script feels very robotic. At times, the dialogue is too much filling with not enough flavor. I get why some audiences might lose interest around the 1st/2nd act, but at the end, it was very engaging and you wonder how much of this dramatization of this true event is accurate.… Expand

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DesertMoonOct 25, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I found this movie extremely entertaining and easy to follow.
The all star cast was a bonus. I hated to see Taylor Swift killed off so early.Costumes and sets were right on. Never found the story dragging at any time during the 2hr 15min.… Expand

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TarmsyNov 3, 2022

A fun film about friendship, some might call it a mummers farce, but I was in awe at the reference to aliens part.

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cestamykatNov 12, 2022

Amsterdam provided a movie about friendship, loyalty, and courage- The main character has morals and decency as well-- this film is better than the critics give it credit for. Well acted, great costumes and decent script.

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fblharithDec 16, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Greet movie indeed, long time no attend a such film and I think that it's willing to watch, Well Done.… Expand

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