Rating of
3.5/4
Unknown - wrote on 12/24/13
'American Hustle' is a solid comedic/drama con story that is also inspired by true events. It's more of a streamlined crime film, with memorable characters and dialogue. Something similar to the works of Scorsese. Once again, David O. Russell crafts a very entertaining story and showcases some great performances (a combination of the best actors from his last two films). Cooper, Adams, and Bale are all top notch, but for me the real scene stealer is Lawrence. She plays a dumb character that doesn't know she is dumb, which makes her an unwittingly lethal wrench in the outcome of the con artist's scheme. She is perfectly hilarious in this supporting role. The whole film is stylish, swift, snappy, and undeniably entertaining.
