Poor film. Good soundtrack wasted.

Rating: 4/10 (11 January 2014)

Style over substance. Movie picked up when De Niro appeared - briefly - then fizzled out. Soundtrack was the only saving grace, but even that failed to add energy to this disappointing film. Bale was the best actor, but the story wasn't worthy of his performance or character. "American Hustle" may well pick up a load of awards (hype), but it will soon be forgotten. At least I didn't nod off during this picture. That sole honour goes to "Silver Linings Play-Book". "American Hustle" isn't really worthy of a ten line review. It's not so awful that you can just tear into it and rip it to pieces. The darned thing is merely boring and empty.