Rotten Tomatoes- 94%
My Score- 9/10
*Rated R*
Set in the 70's this dramatic comedy tells the some-what true story of two in love con artists, Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) and Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams), who get trapped by FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper) who offers them a way out of their crimes if they help him bust 4 other cons. Soon the whole deal gets out of hand when they get entangled in a world full of corrupt Politicians (one of which is played by Jeremy Renner) and Mobsters. Also weaved into the story line is Jennifer Lawrence, who plays Rosalyn Rosenfeld (Bale's unpredictable wife In the film). Her performance steals the show leaving you gasping for more. The film plays a little slow but is sped up with unexpected laughs waiting at every corner. Acting as a sort of third part in the David O. Russell (Director) box set, this film reunites Adams, Bale, and Renner from The Fighter and Lawrence, Cooper, and De Niro, as well as Shea Whigam and Paul Herman from last years Silver Linings Playbook. Both movies led to many award nominations and wins as well as a Best Actress Oscar for Jennifer Lawrence. With its powerful yet light script, mesmerizing performances, and outstanding direction, you can expect this years "American Hustle" to sweep award shows and possibly end up with some Academy Awards.
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Hannah Lynn Meadows-
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