what is wrong With you people?

I kind of avoided it when it first came out. But I saw it was going to be on Starz so sat down and watched it. I'm kicking myself for not watching it in the theater. It's fun, quirky and I love the story and the dynamic between all the characters.

Yeah seriously? I don't understand the hate.. I loved it.. It has got everything betrayal, revenge, love, lust, intense, sublime performance by the acting crew, flawless screenplay & direction...

This is my first time ever posting on IMDB but my obsession with film just won't let me hold back. Tatanisha, I couldn't agree with you more. I honestly think people who don't get it are frustrating because this movie is incredible (and only gets better with each viewing). And the emotions. ... you're so right. The casting was perfect. I saw someone wrote Amy Adams was weak. Say huh? She played that part perfectly. When she screams in the bathroom stall, I just love it! Also, the scene with Amy and Jennifer in another bathroom scene where Jennifer says "maybe all we have in life are *beep* up poisonous choices" and then kisses her (like the crazy unhinged person she is).... well that is the start of the BEEGEES song (so not like me to love a BeeGees song) and it just gets me all choked up. Maybe it has to do with me, but this woman understands those women for some reason. When Christian Bale's character is just sliding down the wall watching everyone he loves, admires, fears and despises all around him making huge mistakes, my heart breaks. Irving, strangely enough, was my favorite character. I thought Christian played that to perfection. I am officially obsessed with Christian Bale now. Ever since American Psycho, I've admired him but over the years his performances have shown his character commitment and it's mind boggling. Now all I want to do is rewatch his movies over and over.

Okay, I got that out.

So basically I agree with you!

Ali in NC

Me too, I don't get all the negative user reviews. I scrolled through them and was sorta shocked that there was hardly anyone that had one good thing to say about this movie. I thought this movie was a total blast. Seeing those actors portray such characters was a real hoot. I went into the movie thinking i would see a serious crime drama but was delighted with the overall humor of the film. I think many people were confused on what kind of movie they were supposed to be watching. Is this movie a comedy? Is it a drama? For me, it was the mix of both drama and comedy that made American Hustle a very unique and satisfying movie.

I just saw the movie today and I have to agree. I knew a lot of people said it was overrated but I tried to keep an open mind going into it. But when the words "Some of this actually happened" popped up at the very beginning, not sure why but I just started laughing, and enjoyed the movie all the way through. I loved everyone's performances, esp. Christian Bale and Jennifer Lawrence.

The movie was not good. End of. The plot was crap, the characters weren't believable, the dialogue was embarrassing. I didn't care about any of the characters. Amy Adams, who usually is a good actress, was painful to watch. I don't understand the hype about this crappy movie at all

The mark of a good film for me is if it lingers in your mind after watching and makes you think. I thought all the actors were mesmerising for the reasons already stated above. Any movie with Christian Bale and Jeremy Renner in isn’t going to be bad though. Apparently Renner’s performance garnered the review that it was like he made the character he was based on come back to life he was that convincing. The same can be said for his portrayal of Jeffrey Dahmer in the film Dahmer – that is where I first got wind of how talented Renner is.

I found Jennifer Lawrence also to be charismatic and a one-off character. I say one off, I don’t really know anyone like that, except for perhaps myself. I liked her performance of that character.

Bale is extremely talented and committed. The weight he put on and his willingness to look ugly/ridiculous/fat/thin adds to each of his characters and has done throughout his career. I first saw him in The News Boys (Newsies) – check that out if you can!

Lastly, the film’s ambiance transported me right into that world, you could call it style over substance, but that isn’t a crime. The director has even said he isn’t about plot but about character. Well this film was definitely about character and it was great.

I am actually planning to watch the film again as I just enjoyed being in that world so much fun.

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