Uphold 7.5/10
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| American Hustle (R) |
American Hustle is a compelling
story about a 70’s era con man, Irving Rosenfeld, along with his seductive
British partner, Sydney Prosser, forced by a wild FBI agent, Richie DiMaso, into
a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia. The portrayals in this film were
beyond excellent all around; Christian Bale (Rosenfeld), Amy Adams (Prosser),
and Bradley Cooper (DiMaso) create a complex and harmonic relationship that propels
the story forward with a burst of emotion and personality. The plot is a little
complicated, as the story jumps around slightly, but the heavy narration keeps
the audience on track, making the film all the more entrancing. With the gaudy apparel
and extravagant settings every scene on the screen truly had the appearance of
the nineteen seventies. Above all else it was the acting that keeps the audience
in their seat, along with the amazing scenery and intricate plot lines;
American Hustle is definitely worth a look.