10 Oscars for this?!

Rating: 1/10 (6 July 2014)

this movie was nominated for 10, yes, 10 Oscars. Sometimes, we see a year where cinema is not good so by default, they have to pick a movie to fill in the ballot. Obviously it didn't win any Oscars, and it shouldn't have. Christian Bale was nominated for best actor because he gained weight and did a Robert DeNiro impression the entire movie? Tom Hanks deserved best actor nod for Cpt Phillips. How come every time David O'Russell makes a movie, everyone is inclined that it is incredible, hilarious, moving, and nominated for 8+ Oscars. This movie tries to tell you the ABSCAM of the 70's, but in no way succeeded. The beginning shot is a title screen with a caption "some of this actually happened". During the movie I was confused on what was fictional, semi-reality, intended to be a comedy? Nobody hustled anybody in this movie either. It was a terrible explanation of events, mixed with big actors in silly 70's outfits. I heard people in the audience at the theater "look at her hair! Look at that outfit!" People were interested in the costume design than the movie. If you have a ton of alcohol, drink it before watching this movie. Because during the middle of it, you will be wondering why you weren't.