Sex, drugs, bad hair, and bad decisions. Am I referring to the 1980's? Close. Go back one decade, make a movie about it, and then you'll have American Hustle. I have to be completely honest here, this is what I thought before going into this movie. Folks, I was wrong. So very wrong.
I knew the cast was going to be amazing. I mean Christian Bale should be your first indicator. Christian was amazing, as usual, but so were Bradly Cooper, Amy Adams, and Jeremy Renner. Not to mention our star, bad guy mafia ringleader Robert Deniro.
Our story begins with Christian Bale's character, a well intended con man with a survivor mentality that has served him well throughout life. Things get more complicated for him once he meets the lovely Amy Adams. They came from the same place. Growing up doing what they needed to do to get to their version of the top. So it's not surprising nor unoticed that they share a connection. Bale lets her into his world and there you have the dynamic duo. Bale's business methods and Adams' "English connections" help them contract with various customers, or victims I should say. Things seem to be going well, that is, until Bradley Cooper's character enters their life.
Bradley Cooper is a young FBI agent just itching to rise to the top. A common theme throughout the film. He sets up Bale and Adams which eventually leads to a very disfunctional trio.
Cooper's character is endearing at times as his passion is to get the bad guys. The problem here is, the bad guys are politicians and the mafia. Needless to say he gets in way over is head and takes Bale and Adams with him.
Meanwhile, Bale is having inner conflicts as he befriends a mayor in New Jersey whom has a big heart and purpose for serving the people of New Jersey, but is also a prime target of the FBI as he doesn't always go about his purpose with the most honest methods.
With his wife (Jennifer Lawrence) meddling, his love affair with Adams on the rocks, the FBI on his back, and threats from the mafia, you truly route for Bale's character.
Without giving everything away, I will leave you with this....The American Hustle will leave you wondering who truly is the bad guy here and who will get the just consequence?
A riveting film and a blast from the past, I definitely recommend it. It has wit, creativity, flare, and charm.
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