A film with Characters, not a story.

Rating: 8/10 (12 January 2014)

I was particularly looking forward to this film after i saw the preview, didn't understand what the plot was but it had a great cast and looked like some interesting characters and that's just what it was.
American Hustle very little has a plot or doesn't make a great effort to focus on it, Director David Russell even told Bale he wanted to focus on the characters rather then the films story which in all is OK with me.
Bale plays the lead extremely well and totally disappears in his character! not once i thought about Batman, the key to his role was his characters patience.
Brad Cooper plays a Fed wanted to take down and corrupt politicians, while providing some of the films comic relief.
Amy Adams plays the love interest for Bale and Cooper in the film, now admittedly i 'm not a huge fan of Amy,though i can still agree she's definitely beautiful and a good actress she pulls off this role well being the eye candy for men's eyes.
Jeremy Renner takes a break from all the action roles and taking on a "normal guy" role as the Mayor, the most likable character in the film who wants to do whats best for the people of New Jersey though caught up in the middle of the scam.
Jennifer Lawrence may have stole the show, she play's Bale's unpredictable and prideful wife who always makes her mistakes seem like SHE did something right. Though her role may not big as huge as the trailer may suggest she steals every scene and keeps proving how she's been Hollywood worthy in these recent times, Keep it up Jen!
We even get a special cameo which i shall not spoil.
I wouldn't recommend American Hustle for everyone, its a great film but i can see how it can bore a lot of people but overall it's a well made film that deserves a good chance from severe movie goers or fans of the cast and genre.