David O. Russell's American Hustle

[MrMaooz]

Did anyone else here feel bad for Carmine [BLACKOUT]when he talks about him getting taken away from his kids at the end?[/BLACKOUT]

 

[kvz5]

Did anyone else here feel bad for Carmine [BLACKOUT]when he talks about him getting taken away from his kids at the end?[/BLACKOUT]

Absolutely. I loved that entire scene. Heartbreaking.

 

[samsnee]

Lawrence was hilarious in this film but I still consider her to be miscast. This role felt like it was made for someone twice her age.

Also, I didn't get how Cooper's character [BLACKOUT]was able to beat up his boss and not get fired or sent to jail immediately. That whole scene felt like it dropped in right out of the blue.[/BLACKOUT]

It was ballsy of Russell to make a movie about mostly unlikable characters. And the most likable of the bunch, Carmine Polito, [BLACKOUT]is the only one to go to prison in the end. I kept waiting for him to be outed as a greedy scumbag or get saved and was shocked when neither happened.[/BLACKOUT]

The De Niro scene was the tensest I've been watching a movie in a while.

Overall, American Hustle was really entertaining. I enjoyed it.

Cooper's boss's boss wanted to look as good as Cooper in bringing down corruption and so he was more encouraging of the plan to get the entire floor of the Plaza.

 

[Mrs. Sawyer]

I saw this 2 days ago. I enjoyed it. I'd give it an 8.5-9/10.

I think the acting was great in the movie. Bale I thought was excellent in the movie and him and Cooper were very entertaining in their roles. I like the grey morality of the movie in which Bale's character's a man who cons desperate people but cares for his family around him and Cooper's character wants to fight corruption but is a hotheaded scumbag who doesn't care for his fiance at all, has no respect for his boss, and is willing to sacrifice others to the mafia if it means taking everyone down. I like the dynamic between Bale and Adams, and Bale and Lawrence, but the dynamic between Bale and Cooper how essentially these guys are mirror images of each other is what interested me and what I enjoyed the most. Jennifer Lawrence I wasn't as high on in the movie as others, but I think she did good. I don't really think it was an Oscar-worthy performance or Golden Globe worthy, but she was a good, entertaining charater.

However, I understand this being a character movie, but I will admit the plot and the intricacies were hard to follow at times. Maybe it was as a result of footage getting cut, or maybe it was O'Russell's choice so the focus could be more on the characters, but I admit I did have a hard time understanding what was going on with ABSCAM. I let it slide though because this was more about the characters and not as much about ABSCAM. I also do agree with Doctor Jones that during some of the ABSCAM scenes I admit I kinda tuned out because it was hard to follow. I did eventually understand what was going on, but yeah, I may need to see it again to completely understand.

But, it's not a bad movie. I admit I enjoyed Silver Linings Playbook and maybe the Fighter more, but O'Russell's done pretty well for himself and I'm enjoying his career resurgence.

 

[kvz5]

Here's how I'd rank Russell's trio (as he loves to coin them):

The Fighter
American Hustle
Silver Linings Playbook

 

[samsnee]

I would put Huckabee's and Three Kings above Hustle. They have more re-watch value for me.

 

[Bim]

Finally saw this one yesterday. I dont know if my expectations were too high or what, but i found it a bit of a letdown. I'll give it a 7/10 because the performances were strong. Bale was fantastic, but for me his performance in Out of the Furnace is much better than this one. Cooper was funny, even if a bit annoying at times. Amy was the highlight of the movie for me, i thought she was wonderful. Renner was compelling; i honestly felt a bit bad for his character in the end. Jennifer, while good in her performance, didnt really click with me. I just didnt buy it that her and Bale were married at all.

I wonder what the shots of people's hands were about. I found that weird and a bit distracting lol.

Overall, it just isnt a movie i'll watch repeatedly. I'm a bit bummed about it, i was so excited for this one

 

[Fallen Angel]

Here's how I'd rank Russell's trio (as he loves to coin them):

The Fighter
American Hustle
Silver Linings Playbook

If where just comparing these O' Russell films then that's the same order I'd put them in.

 

[kvz5]

Looks like Sony's still releasing clips. Here's another one -

"We're not happy" Clip:



I love this scene.

 

[MrMaooz]

Many people on Twitter are saying that this should be called Amy Adams' Side Boob.

 

[Rowsdower!]

Finally saw this today and loved it. But is it just me, or where there like a dozen scenes in the trailers that didn't make it into the movie? Regardless, I loved Bale, Adams and Cooper... they were all perfect in their roles and I'll be pretty angry if they don't get Oscar noms. Bale and Adams in particular... it's kind of amazing how they did some really terrible things early on in the film but they still earn your sympathy and respect. Lawrence was good too, though I don't think her performance was quite as flawless as the other three main characters. I also really liked Renner in this and genuinely felt bad for him.

I do agree that some of the ABSCAM stuff was a little hard to follow. Some of the dialogue was honestly hard to hear, though that might have just been the theater I was in, I'm not sure. Also, the scene with De Niro was stellar. Russell really brings out the best in him as an actor.

 

[kvz5]

Finally saw this today and loved it. But is it just me, or where there like a dozen scenes in the trailers that didn't make it into the movie? Regardless, I loved Bale, Adams and Cooper... they were all perfect in their roles and I'll be pretty angry if they don't get Oscar noms. Bale and Adams in particular... it's kind of amazing how they did some really terrible things early on in the film but they still earn your sympathy and respect. Lawrence was good too, though I don't think her performance was quite as flawless as the other three main characters. I also really liked Renner in this and genuinely felt bad for him.

I do agree that some of the ABSCAM stuff was a little hard to follow. Some of the dialogue was honestly hard to hear, though that might have just been the theater I was in, I'm not sure. Also, the scene with De Niro was stellar. Russell really brings out the best in him as an actor.

Yeah a lot of stuff from the trailers and first screenings didn't make the final cut. I hope they at least include those scenes as extras when the Blu Ray comes out.

 

[MrMaooz]

Paco Hernandez: This whole thing is racist. Abscam? “Arab-scam”? It’s completely racist!

Richie DiMaso: So what do you have to worry about, Sheik? You’re Mexican.

This made me laugh hard.

 

[kvz5]

That's not even the best part.

Irving: "Why do you care? You're Mexican!"

 

[titansupes]

*Can't remember if I said this in here already*

Saw it on the 31st. Loved it. Can't wait for the bluray (which... do we have an inkling on when that will be released? They seem to be announcing them earlier and earlier lately).

 

[Keyser Soze]

AMERICAN HUSTLE is spectacular. The best films are the ones that utterly immerse you in their world, and though it might have initially been a bit slow to get going, once it picked up steam, I was utterly drawn into the story of this film. And the big part of that is down to the characters, a blistering ensemble of quality name actors utterly disappearing into their roles, becoming these con artists and shady characters. Each performance is individually stunning, and throwing them together and seeing how the combinations bounce off one another creates cinematic fireworks. I never imagined that the usually-lovely Jennifer Lawrence could be so repulsive, embodying Christian Bale's wife-from-hell as this scowling whirlwind of hate and resentment who makes you physically recoil from the movie screen. It's a career-best performance from the actress. It's a film of career-bests, really. Bradley Cooper: unhinged, at his career-best. Amy Adams: breathtakingly sexy, at her career-best. Jeremy Renner: tragic, at his career-best. Director David O. Russell: also at his career-best. Christian Bale was a favourite of mine even before he played the definitive movie Batman, and the Dark Knight Trilogy pretty much guaranteed him my moviegoing loyalty for life, but it's great to see he's far from coasting. If this isn't HIS career-best, it's certainly up there, with Bale piling on the pounds and sporting a horrifying combover to completely transform into Irving Rosenfield, a man we should detest but who Bale imbues with a battered humanity that makes him an oddly irresistible protagonist. Louis CK and Robert DeNiro also steal scenes in stellar supporting turns. Really, the whole film was just a joy, the kind of film where you actually sit back while it's on and think, "I'm experiencing something really special." It's the first film I've seen in cinemas in 2014, but I think I have to retrospectively name AMERICAN HUSTLE my new favourite film of 2013.

 

[MadVillainy]

FInally saw this. I'll admit I was disappointed.

The plot wasn't all that interestin to me. I was bored, confused, by it most of the time until toward the end. To me, the script was just litered with all these weird out of my place moments and actions that I didnt really like. The humor in the movie wasn't that good which really surprised me because I think O Russell does a great job with humor. I'm usually constantly laughing from watching his movies.

But I could ignore my story problems if I just liked the characters. Other than Bale and Renner's characters I didnt care what happened to everyone else in the whole story. Jennifer Lawrence, I hated so much in this. Her performance was really good but I just wanted her character to die so bad. Sidebar: I think it's this weird thing I have with Lawrence because all her big roles I end up not liking her characters like the chick from SLP, Mystique, Katniss, the girl from Winter's Bone.

Anyway, even though I was disappointed no way in hell would I call this a bad movie. I thought the performances were great and when I find the story interesting it was REALLY interesting. I wouldnt call it best of the year or even close, but still not a terrible watch.

7/10

 

[bullets]

I thought the plot was overly simple. The performances were great. Also the film restored my faith in Robert Deniro. That was a great cameo. Jennifer Lawrence did seem a little out of place but her scenes were hilarious. Actually she was outstanding in the bathroom scene with Amy Adams. I thought this was really good. Not a classic but highly enjoyable

 

[Rowsdower!]

One minor complaint. When you have a hottie like former Law & Order alum Elisabeth Rohm at your disposal, give her some friggin' lines without having someone else talking OVER her the entire time! She still looked good though, even with that ridiculous streaked hairstyle.

 

[BestGirl]

For those of who want to know the end of the ice fishing story...here it is. I don't think many of us would have guessed it.

 

[Fallen Angel]

For those of who want to know the end of the ice fishing story...here it is. I don't think many of us would have guessed it.

t:

I was shouting at Bradley Coopers character to shut up and let him finish the ice fishing story.

 

[Kane52630]

For those of who want to know the end of the ice fishing story...here it is. I don't think many of us would have guessed it.

 

[Doctor Jones]

One minor complaint. When you have a hottie like former Law & Order alum Elisabeth Rohm at your disposal, give her some friggin' lines without having someone else talking OVER her the entire time! She still looked good though, even with that ridiculous streaked hairstyle.

She was still hot.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I have seen Hustle three times now. I really love this film. It is Scorsese-lite, but damn good Scorsese-lite.

One thing. I adore Jennifer Lawrence here. I didn't think she could be more attractive, but she continues to prove me wrong. This is the best Renner has been, and Cooper continues to play high strung sex crazed extremely well. But have we got to the point where we just take Bale, and to a lesser extent, Adams for granted? They are so, so good here. Lawrence definitely had the most "fun" role, but Bale and Adams are the ones that make it all work so well. Yet little to no talk about them.

 

[kvz5]

Am i the only one who liked Renner in this movie? I thought he was much better than Cooper. He just felt more natural to me while Cooper overacted in certain parts. I say all of this as someone who doesn't even get Renner's appeal in general. Personally, I think he deserves to be getting the supporting actor buzz rather than Cooper.

I have seen Hustle three times now. I really love this film. It is Scorsese-lite, but damn good Scorsese-lite.

One thing. I adore Jennifer Lawrence here. I didn't think she could be more attractive, but she continues to prove me wrong. This is the best Renner has been, and Cooper continues to play high strung sex crazed extremely well. But have we got to the point where we just take Bale, and to a lesser extent, Adams for granted? They are so, so good here. Lawrence definitely had the most "fun" role, but Bale and Adams are the ones that make it all work so well. Yet little to no talk about them.

I kinda felt that. At least Amy has a shot for an Oscar nod while Bale will most likely be the only one among the four that will not get a nod which is a shame since the guy had not one but two amazing (and arguably career best) performances this year.