American Hustle

Tali: American Hustle is the 1970's (crime) drama about the famous ABSCAM and the con artists involved. Every actor in this movie, from Christian Bale's bloated and balding exterior, to Jennifer Lawrence's pushy and unforgiving attitude, his movie is ultimately about how "everyone hustles to survive" (the poster tagline) which is just completely true. There is just something about these characters.. their complexity, their sadness, that just creates a believable and accessible story in an otherwise crazy and over the top scheme. Amy Adams is at the top of her game and I predict several statues in her future. And can we talk about the wardrobe for a second. AND AMY AND JENNIFER'S HAIR GAME?!?! HELLO!!!!! 90/100.

Leo: This movie was basically a masterpiece comedy because it was so much more than just a comedy. Christian Bale is a very likeable "large" jewish man even though he is a con artist. He is very easy to relate to and has common problems, or at least somewhat common (most people's problems dont include that they are stuck between Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Adams). Something about David O. Russel brings out Bradley Cooper's best acting abilities because he's also perfect in this movie. He goes from being likeable to being a greedy piece of shit curly haired nutsack in the best way possible. I think it was bold to play Amy Adams as the mistress vs a Jennifer Lawrence wife due to her being a little older and what not, but it worked out very well. Amy Adams stole the scene every time she did anything on the screen and it wasn't just her....(polite way to say it.....) physical attractiveness. My only complaint really was that Jennifer Lawrence wasn't in the movie enough. This is probably a frontrunner to win a shitload of Oscars and rightfully so, see this movie - you will undoubtedly like it. Leometer 93/100.