One of the most over-hyped movies of all time...

Rating: 5/10 (19 January 2014)

I don't know what it is with the Oscar nominated movies this year. I haven't seen '12 years a slave' so cant comment on that but both Wolf of wall street and American Hustle failed to deliver.
After being nominated for 10 Oscars, I went in the theater expecting a clever con movie which challenges viewers intellectually but instead what we get is a flashy movie in the 70s that is anything but clever. It is so boring it made me want to walk out of the theater 45 minutes in. I was surprised to see this train wreck of a film rated so high by critics. This movie doesn't deserve any awards at all.
As far as acting is concerned Bradley Cooper stood out for me. Rest of the ensemble cast are alright and nothing more. It baffles me as to how Jennifer Lawrence got a golden globe win for a 20 minute role which is the easiest to play of all the others. Although her character is good she doesn't deserve any awards at all.
Overall , I urge users not to get 'Hustled' by the critics reviews and Oscar nominations and just let this movie slide. It is a mediocre movie at best.