Cleverly crafted crime comedy

Rating: 8/10 (22 March 2014)

Two con artists get trapped in a operation by a FBI officer which aims to expose the political leaders and mafia.When this goes too far ,everyone around them gets in it and it becomes a nightmare. American Hustle is surely a win as a period movie which depicts the ABSCAM operation done during the 1970's and 80's. I never heard of this sting before watching the movie. After watching it ,i searched everyone connected to it. According to that ,this is an entertaining turn by David O. Russell,as his style. He made it funny,raunchy and clever. Great screenplay combines with marvelous actors and throw in 80's songs,you get a classic. I would specially like to state Christian Bale's impeccable acting skills,he kills every scene and dialogue.His weight gain is another treat to watch.Seriously this man is a shape shifter. There isn't any role left which is physically demanding.Hats off. The second best thing in acting,of course,Amy Adams,seductive,sexy,kinky,naughty,strong and best character. She is too good and you barely get your eyes off of her. Bradley Cooper is just the right mix of ambition and cunningness. Jennifer Lawrence's character mostly annoys but that is good thing because it was meant to be that way which means she did her job in a most best way possible.Unaware of anything what is happening ,her unpredictability creates crazy situations but she is so sweet in some scenes. Jeremy Rener play his character smartly and most accurately,the look just suits him very much.Every other supportive member is good. Just loved the cameo by Robert De Niro and the twist ending. Yes,it has its flaws but who cares ?after watching it whole they just vanish. Overall,this is exuberantly fun movie,this is how a crime comedy period drama should be made.