One of my absolute favorite movies of the year is American Hustle. I went in with little to no idea of the plot of the film, only some very high expectations for its stellar cast. The amazing performances by the whole cast including Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Jennifer Lawrence were the obvious star of the film. Bale once again proves he can truly play any role and make you regain faith in actors (and the world at large). Cooper does a wonderful job playing a psychotic weirdo, a refreshing change from his usual dumb, bro-ish characters. I was nervous to see Lawrence because many people had said she was miscast for her role, but once again, she blew me away with her effortless ability to transform into a crazy, but delightful housewife. Amy Adams' wardrobe distracted a bit from her performance, but if you can stop looking at her low-cut dress for a second, you'll see she also does a fine job.
I thought this film would be a serious drama, but I was ecstatic to find that it's actually more of a comedy. This one-of-a-kind movie is the unlikely story of a con man, the two loves of his life, and the FBI agent who clumsily tries to use them to arrest criminals. Yes, the plot is technically more of a thriller or crime story, but the absolutely hilarious performances by everyone and the brilliant script leave you in love with every moment of the film. I can tell you without a doubt, skip The Wolf of Wall Street (AKA repeating scenes of boobs and drugs and boredom), and go see American Hustle.
More reviews to come... but here's a cheat sheet. Go see: Her, The Hunger Game: Catching Fire, Frozen, Inside Llewyn Davis, and August: Osage County!
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