American Hustle is a perfect crime-drama with dream performances by the dream cast

Rating: 7/10 (16 January 2014)

Uniting a dream cast of Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence , Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner into one film guarantees wonderful entertainment and this what David O' Russel succeeds in achieving in the American Hustle.
Irving Rosenfeld, and Sydney Prosser are the partners in crime of conning who are forced to work with a FBI agent,Richie DiMaso to crack a big case involving big shots like mafia, congressmen and businessmen.
David O' Russel's dream cast of bringing all the celebrities from critical and commercial The Fighter and The Silver Lining Playbook turns out to be fruitful. Based on the true events, American Hustle takes some time to grasp and make it interesting. In fact, you will realize the 1st half is going nowhere. It is only when the conning starts, things becomes exciting and 2nd half gains the steam and deliver a knock-out climax sequences. Screenplay is a like a roller-coaster ride. Kudos to the costume-designing, art direction and cinematography for bringing back the 1970's period. It is difficult to point who was best in terms of acting. Christian Bale leads the pack with his varied experimental looks and he is as unusually outstanding. Cooper will surprise you with his wild, aggressive display of character. Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Adams are equally competent along with Jeremy Renner.
American Hustle is a perfect crime-drama with dream performances by the dream cast. Go for it. Good 3/5