AMERICAN HUSTLE

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Loosely based on the FBI ABSCAM sting operation from the 1970s, American Hustle captures the nuttiness of those times. I was impressed by Christian Bale as a cunning con-man. Amy Adams plays a character 180 degrees opposite of her usual “good girl” roles. And Jennifer Laurence continues to be a chameleon as she becomes an all too believable high-maintenance wife in this movie. Bradley Cooper veers close to going over the top as an ambitious FBI agent. If you’re a fan of twisty plots and surprise endings, American Hustle is the movie for you. The bizarre hair-styles are worth the ticket alone! GRADE: B+

12 thoughts on “AMERICAN HUSTLE

  1. Steve Oerkfitz

    I enjoyed it. B+ seems about right. I thought the structure, editing and look of the film owed a lot to Martin Scorcese-esp Goodfellas and Casino.

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