Favorite film of 2013

Rating: 9/10 (29 December 2013)

As I've gotten older, I've learned to appreciate more than just action and comedy movies. 5-10 years ago, I probably don't see this movie. Needless to say, I'm extremely happy I did.
It's a drama movie, but the chemistry between the actors is superb. And the way they interact and respond is quite funny. I laughed for probably half the movie. If most of this was improvised like I've read, than these actors deserve even more credit.
Christian Bale's transformation makes him look like a completely different person. The very first scene is showing him doing his comb over and it takes a couple minutes and you just have to laugh.
Amy Adams is gorgeous, period. She's a brilliant actress and this might be her most risqué role yet. She was perfectly cast and has a British accent for most of the movie. She's essentially playing 2 characters and I enjoyed every minute she was on screen.
The others including Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner, Jennifer Lawrence, and a cameo by Robert De Niro, are all perfectly cast as well. I loved Jennifer Lawrence and thought she had the best lines in the movie. Every time she was in a scene I enjoyed the movie even better.
I hope this gets the best picture award it deserves.