Great piece of art - the promo ruined it

Rating: 10/10 (15 February 2014)

Before I start writing about how much I love this movie, let me criticize on thing: The movie was advertised as an entertaining movie for everybody. Unfortunately, this is not the case. The movie cares more about the needs of the actors themselves, than the viewers. There is no typical story arc. I was shocked as I saw all the advertisement, because I could not believe that David O. Russell made a movie that meets everyone's needs. And it does not.
Now let me make clear why I ADORE this movie:
1.) THE ACTORS! I can't understand anyone who says that Jennifer Lawrence sucks in this movie and that her performance is totally overrated. In her 20 minutes screen time she shows a bunch of emotions, and what is really important: She built a character. She made her character become real, and this is what I call great acting. In addition, she really dominates the screen, as soon as she appears. All in all, I think she made an astonishing performance and I prefer it over Lupita Nyong'o's. (Just in order to refer a little bit to the Oscars) Then, Bradley Cooper was really amazing! Again, he really built a character. A loser, who thinks that he's the big boss. He drives his performance in so many directions. He is funny and somehow heartwarming. In the other second he becomes this reckless and crazy wannabe. Amy Adams and Bale did a similarly great job and complete this perfect cast. The actors truly are the heart of this movie.
2.) The screenplay. I think it seems so authentic, funny and dramatic. Maybe not that good as in Silver Linings Playbook, but absolutely great!
3.) The atmosphere. I left the cinema with a big smile on my face. You get this naughty feeling while watching it, and it simply makes you feel good; as we are used to, when watching David O. Russell movies.
All in all, I can say that this an unique and remarkable movie, that makes me feel good and that lives from its actors. If you are looking for entertainment with a structured plot, I would recommend "Wolf of Wall Street". Otherwise dive into the world of 4 losers, who all think they're big deals!