Director-David O. Russell
Length-138 min.
Rated-R
As a part of the trio of films coming out this December (Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues & The Wolf of Wall Street being the other two), with all the hype and anticipation; I wasn't blown away by my first viewing of the three.
American Hustle follows the likes of two big-time cons in Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) and Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams), whom of which make an impeccable team, seemingly having it all figured out until they encounter FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper). DiMaso catches these two with thier hands in the cookie jar, and offers a plea bargain in exchange for their cooperation in his operation. From that point forward, Irving and Sydney seem to become further burried in a world of hurt that they can't seem to escape.
As the plot unfolds we are introduced to Irving's wife Rosalyn (Jennifer Lawrence), and their main play in the beloved mayor of New Jersey, Carmine Polito (Jeremy Renner). Each character plays an important role in both setting up dealings with corrupt politicians and almost ruining their entire plan. But in the end, the hustlers do what they do best and come out on top.
Although this film had many fantastic elements in it's wardrobe selection, portrayal of an era, acting and comic relief, it still wasn't as good as I expected considering the amount of talent put on display in this film. I think Director David O. Russell tried to outdo himself after Silver Linings Playbook, which was unnecessary because this film had all the right qualities to be a ballpark homerun, but was a little too drawn out and could've been cut down to a solid hour and 45 minutes while still achieving the same goals.
Overall, still a good film, but not a great film. But by all means, hustle on down to the theater and check out this movie, if not to view the seductive and revealing attire worn by that of the beauty that is Amy Adams, then just to enjoy the American Hustle, baby.
American Hustle follows the likes of two big-time cons in Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) and Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams), whom of which make an impeccable team, seemingly having it all figured out until they encounter FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper). DiMaso catches these two with thier hands in the cookie jar, and offers a plea bargain in exchange for their cooperation in his operation. From that point forward, Irving and Sydney seem to become further burried in a world of hurt that they can't seem to escape.
As the plot unfolds we are introduced to Irving's wife Rosalyn (Jennifer Lawrence), and their main play in the beloved mayor of New Jersey, Carmine Polito (Jeremy Renner). Each character plays an important role in both setting up dealings with corrupt politicians and almost ruining their entire plan. But in the end, the hustlers do what they do best and come out on top.
Although this film had many fantastic elements in it's wardrobe selection, portrayal of an era, acting and comic relief, it still wasn't as good as I expected considering the amount of talent put on display in this film. I think Director David O. Russell tried to outdo himself after Silver Linings Playbook, which was unnecessary because this film had all the right qualities to be a ballpark homerun, but was a little too drawn out and could've been cut down to a solid hour and 45 minutes while still achieving the same goals.
Overall, still a good film, but not a great film. But by all means, hustle on down to the theater and check out this movie, if not to view the seductive and revealing attire worn by that of the beauty that is Amy Adams, then just to enjoy the American Hustle, baby.
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