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Driven by an absolutely perfect cast, American Hustle is a darkly funny, outrageous, off the wall, dynamic and stylish Crime drama. A engrossing and intoxicating tale of high stakes professional con artists, corrupt politicians, and Federal agents. And all the mis adventures in between.
Set in the backdrop of late 1970’s-1980’s New York and New Jersey, professional Con man, Irving Rosenfeld played by Christian Bale in one of his best performances ever, is caught up in a large scale bust after him and his partner and mistress played by Amy Adams get caught ripping off fake loans. Forced to help Federal Agents led by Bradley Cooper, to help them and construct stings to bribe high ranking officials and other petty criminals due to the departments incompetence and in exchange for no prison time.
The result is a large scale, sometimes messy and uneven and especially confusing story for those not all familiar with the content but always engrossing and interesting. As they slowly lead their way to each sting even reaching all the way up to high ranking politicians and Mafia chairmen for funding. Including a great cameo by Robert De Niro, a high ranking Mob Boss and enforcer trying to poke holes and see through their lies and forgery. Christian Bale commands the screen in possibly his best transformation in a role to date and every actor brings their A game. Including Jennifer Lawrence who plays his psychotic and mentally unstable wife caught in the middle of their schemes and treachery. And always at their throats and causing peril to the whole operation. American Hustle is definitely an acquired taste and isn’t your average crime Drama. But for those looking for an interesting acting driven epic also boasting a great 70’s backdrop and soundtrack, as well as being inspired by true events and characters. It surely won’t disappoint.
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