American Hustle
Writer/director David O. Russell (Silver Linings Playbook, The Fighter) gathers a squadron of A-list actors, including Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Jennifer Lawrence, Jeremy Renner and comedian Louis C.K., for this '70s-set con-artist crime caper.
Brilliant con man Irving Rosenfeld (Bale) and his equally cunning partner Sydney (Adams) are forced to work for FBI agent Richie (Cooper), who pushes them into a world of the mafia and Jersey powerbrokers. Carmine (Renner) - a volatile, New Jersey political operator - is caught between the con-artists and Feds, while Irving’s unpredictable wife Rosalyn (Lawrence) could be the one that brings their entire world crashing down...
- Director:
- David O. Russell ('Silver Linings Playbook', 'The Fighter', 'Three Kings', 'I <3 Huckabees')
- Writer:
- David O. RussellEric Singer
- Cast:
- Christian BaleBradley CooperAmy AdamsJennifer LawrenceJeremy RennerRobert De NiroMichael PeñaLouis C.K.Jack HustonAlessandro Nivola
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Matt Glasby
flicksThe con is on in David O Russell's Oscar-bait caper. But the greatest mystery is how a super-camp, slightly indie sting flick found itself rubbing shoulder pads with more serious-minded awards contenders.
Just Been Hustled
This cast (Bale, Cooper, Adams & Lawrence) always deliver. They seem to be the go to actors for writer director O'Russell. Almost as if he writes these movies for the actors. A minor cameo by DeNiro really ups the Mobster/Gangster 70's feel. All up a well scripted film that the actors worked well with. Bale has been amazing of late, Lawrence continues to...
A heap of hype.
Okay shoot me down but I'm not so sure this lives up to the hype. Sure it's a fun ride with 70's cars and fashion but the story is nothing new and the plot twists are predictable at best. Jennifer Lawrence shines, Christian Bale does a great job as always, Amy Adams swans around in low-cut gowns and Bradley Cooper frankly looks out of his depth and is never...
Complicated Hustle
American Hustle is actually a really good film. It just may not dawn on you until afterwards. The story is a little complicated but once you emerse yourself in, you can't get out. If your looking for an action packed rumble from credits to credits, your in for a disappointment. If however you are partial to cleverly cinemagraphed films, with complicated...
American Hustle
David O. Russell's hugely entertaining 70's crime comedy American Hustle is packed with explosive style, energy and humour. David O. Russell reteams with the actors from his two previous films. Christian Bale and Amy Adams from The Fighter, and Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence from Silver Linings Playbook. The rich characters are impeccably acted by the...
Variety
pressA brilliant cast shines in David O. Russell's deliriously funny account of the notorious Abscam case.
Total Film
pressFunny, sexy and stylish as hell, Russell's Scorsese homage lacks the zip of Marty's greatest work, but makes up for it with hilarious dialogue and a killer ensemble on top form.
Time Out
pressA dynamite crime comedy and identity meltdown that can rekindle one’s faith in movies.
The New York Times
pressThe ghost of Richard M. Nixon hovers in the air; everyone is a fake and everyone wears a mask...
The Guardian
pressRussell distils his own toxic kind of nitrous oxide and pipes it into the cinema.
Hollywood Reporter
pressAn infectious blast of funky jazz played by a terrific cast and a director at the top of their respective games.
Empire Magazine
pressAn extremely entertaining, brilliantly acted, highly diverting film which - like all hustles - delivers less than it promises. Still, it's worth being taken for the ride.
Flicks, Matt Glasby
flicksThe con is on in David O Russell's Oscar-bait caper. But the greatest mystery is how a super-camp, slightly indie sting flick found itself rubbing shoulder pads with more serious-minded awards contenders.
Variety
pressA brilliant cast shines in David O. Russell's deliriously funny account of the notorious Abscam case.
Total Film
pressFunny, sexy and stylish as hell, Russell's Scorsese homage lacks the zip of Marty's greatest work, but makes up for it with hilarious dialogue and a killer ensemble on top form.
Time Out
pressA dynamite crime comedy and identity meltdown that can rekindle one’s faith in movies.
The New York Times
pressThe ghost of Richard M. Nixon hovers in the air; everyone is a fake and everyone wears a mask...
The Guardian
pressRussell distils his own toxic kind of nitrous oxide and pipes it into the cinema.
Hollywood Reporter
pressAn infectious blast of funky jazz played by a terrific cast and a director at the top of their respective games.
Empire Magazine
pressAn extremely entertaining, brilliantly acted, highly diverting film which - like all hustles - delivers less than it promises. Still, it's worth being taken for the ride.
Just Been Hustled
This cast (Bale, Cooper, Adams & Lawrence) always deliver. They seem to be the go to actors for writer director O'Russell. Almost as if he writes these movies for the actors. A minor cameo by DeNiro really ups the Mobster/Gangster 70's feel. All up a well scripted film that the actors worked well with. Bale has been amazing of late, Lawrence continues to...
A heap of hype.
Okay shoot me down but I'm not so sure this lives up to the hype. Sure it's a fun ride with 70's cars and fashion but the story is nothing new and the plot twists are predictable at best. Jennifer Lawrence shines, Christian Bale does a great job as always, Amy Adams swans around in low-cut gowns and Bradley Cooper frankly looks out of his depth and is...
Complicated Hustle
American Hustle is actually a really good film. It just may not dawn on you until afterwards. The story is a little complicated but once you emerse yourself in, you can't get out. If your looking for an action packed rumble from credits to credits, your in for a disappointment. If however you are partial to cleverly cinemagraphed films, with...
American Hustle
David O. Russell's hugely entertaining 70's crime comedy American Hustle is packed with explosive style, energy and humour. David O. Russell reteams with the actors from his two previous films. Christian Bale and Amy Adams from The Fighter, and Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence from Silver Linings Playbook. The rich characters are impeccably acted by...
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