An excellent journey through deception and greed but worth the hype?

Rating: 7/10 (2 January 2014)

David O.Russell has yet again pulled another great film out the bag which could be remembered as his finest work to date. The strong story of the film is really the back bone and what keeps it going, through points of unnecessary scenes not related to the excitement of the film at some points it can be a bit slow, but with great character development and great humour you can overlook these and focus on the characters in more depth. The cinematography is some what similar, not the same but similar to Goodfellas in my opinion, I noticed shots in which Martin Scorsese is known and loved for. Yes the similarities are visible but in a way which you appreciate David O.Russell for his great love in Scorsese pictures. I thought the dialogue was beautifully written, which shows nothing but a great written screenplay. I believe more could have been done from the great screenplay, it seems David O.Russell shy's away from confrontation in the film and can sometimes become at points tedious and you wanting the film to more along awaiting the moments which will make you stick you to your sit which there are moments of but a few. All in all I believe this is a great movie, the characters which were performed by a phenomenal cast really brought the characters to life, making it a delight to watch. With a small delightful appearance from a remarkable actor also. In a negative I believe If the script was put into the hands of other directors some names being Brian De Palma, Scorsese of course, Ridley Scott and even Paul Thomas Anderson I believe we could of seen a more colourful, exciting and even more memorable picture. But despite this David O.Russell adds another great film to his filmography and we awaiting his next picture which I am exiting for as he can only more forward from American Hustle which is a landmark film for him. Worth the hype? I believe not, the trailer made it more then it was.