American Hustle

[CBStew]

As are most scam movies, this movie is very intricate and demands constant attention, so stop staring at Amy Adams' side boobs.  As you know by now this is a version of the 1970s' "Abscam" sting that trapped a number of politicians into taking bribes.  The FBI got the idea and roped in a number of politicians who might otherwise have gone on to become President, or Supreme Court Justices.  It was technically not entrapment, but if it walks like a duck, etc.  The movie is well made, and for those of us who wore those clothes, both embarrassing and depressing.  I am not certain that the movie qualifies as entertainment.  Paul Newman and Robert Redford were constantly entertaining us in "The Sting".  The final scene of "The Sting" was the icing on the cake.  This movie doesn't try to amuse as it goes along.   It is not boring, but you are aware that it goes on for a very long time to make the point that it very solidly makes.  Christian Bale has made movies where he starves himself into an emaciated skeleton.  This time he has gained around fifty pounds.  He wears an intricate comb over and hairpiece that I think explains what Donald Trump has going on up there.  Bradley Cooper could steal every scene that he is in except for the fact of Adams' décolleté and Jennifer Lawrence's voluptuousness.  The best acting in my opinion was done by Jennifer Lawrence, or maybe her part was the best  written.  Her character is so destructively stupid and self deceiving that you will wince when she really gets going.  

[Gilgamesh]

As are most scam movies, this movie is very intricate and demands constant attention, so stop staring at Amy Adams' side boobs.  As you know by now this is a version of the 1970s' "Abscam" sting that trapped a number of politicians into taking bribes.  The FBI got the idea and roped in a number of politicians who might otherwise have gone on to become President, or Supreme Court Justices.  It was technically not entrapment, but if it walks like a duck, etc.  The movie is well made, and for those of us who wore those clothes, both embarrassing and depressing.  I am not certain that the movie qualifies as entertainment.  Paul Newman and Robert Redford were constantly entertaining us in "The Sting".  The final scene of "The Sting" was the icing on the cake.  This movie doesn't try to amuse as it goes along.   It is not boring, but you are aware that it goes on for a very long time to make the point that it very solidly makes.  Christian Bale has made movies where he starves himself into an emaciated skeleton.  This time he has gained around fifty pounds.  He wears an intricate comb over and hairpiece that I think explains what Donald Trump has going on up there.  Bradley Cooper could steal every scene that he is in except for the fact of Adams' décolleté and Jennifer Lawrence's voluptuousness.  The best acting in my opinion was done by Jennifer Lawrence, or maybe her part was the best  written.  Her character is so destructively stupid and self deceiving that you will wince when she really gets going.  

I'm just wondering if you still have those clothes.

Given the cyclical nature of fashion trends, they should be back in style in about 5 or 10 years.

[CBStew]

As are most scam movies, this movie is very intricate and demands constant attention, so stop staring at Amy Adams' side boobs.  As you know by now this is a version of the 1970s' "Abscam" sting that trapped a number of politicians into taking bribes.  The FBI got the idea and roped in a number of politicians who might otherwise have gone on to become President, or Supreme Court Justices.  It was technically not entrapment, but if it walks like a duck, etc.  The movie is well made, and for those of us who wore those clothes, both embarrassing and depressing.  I am not certain that the movie qualifies as entertainment.  Paul Newman and Robert Redford were constantly entertaining us in "The Sting".  The final scene of "The Sting" was the icing on the cake.  This movie doesn't try to amuse as it goes along.   It is not boring, but you are aware that it goes on for a very long time to make the point that it very solidly makes.  Christian Bale has made movies where he starves himself into an emaciated skeleton.  This time he has gained around fifty pounds.  He wears an intricate comb over and hairpiece that I think explains what Donald Trump has going on up there.  Bradley Cooper could steal every scene that he is in except for the fact of Adams' décolleté and Jennifer Lawrence's voluptuousness.  The best acting in my opinion was done by Jennifer Lawrence, or maybe her part was the best  written.  Her character is so destructively stupid and self deceiving that you will wince when she really gets going.  

I'm just wondering if you still have those clothes.

Given the cyclical nature of fashion trends, they should be back in style in about 5 or 10 years.

You really want to see an 83 year old man wearing leather jeans? 

[Gilgamesh]

As are most scam movies, this movie is very intricate and demands constant attention, so stop staring at Amy Adams' side boobs.  As you know by now this is a version of the 1970s' "Abscam" sting that trapped a number of politicians into taking bribes.  The FBI got the idea and roped in a number of politicians who might otherwise have gone on to become President, or Supreme Court Justices.  It was technically not entrapment, but if it walks like a duck, etc.  The movie is well made, and for those of us who wore those clothes, both embarrassing and depressing.  I am not certain that the movie qualifies as entertainment.  Paul Newman and Robert Redford were constantly entertaining us in "The Sting".  The final scene of "The Sting" was the icing on the cake.  This movie doesn't try to amuse as it goes along.   It is not boring, but you are aware that it goes on for a very long time to make the point that it very solidly makes.  Christian Bale has made movies where he starves himself into an emaciated skeleton.  This time he has gained around fifty pounds.  He wears an intricate comb over and hairpiece that I think explains what Donald Trump has going on up there.  Bradley Cooper could steal every scene that he is in except for the fact of Adams' décolleté and Jennifer Lawrence's voluptuousness.  The best acting in my opinion was done by Jennifer Lawrence, or maybe her part was the best  written.  Her character is so destructively stupid and self deceiving that you will wince when she really gets going.  

I'm just wondering if you still have those clothes.

Given the cyclical nature of fashion trends, they should be back in style in about 5 or 10 years.

You really want to see an 83 year old man wearing leather jeans? 

No, mostly those giant ties and the huge collars on the shirts.

And the 70s confusing relationship with the varieties of the color "brown."

[Saul Goodman]

As are most scam movies, this movie is very intricate and demands constant attention, so stop staring at Amy Adams' side boobs.  As you know by now this is a version of the 1970s' "Abscam" sting that trapped a number of politicians into taking bribes.  The FBI got the idea and roped in a number of politicians who might otherwise have gone on to become President, or Supreme Court Justices.  It was technically not entrapment, but if it walks like a duck, etc.  The movie is well made, and for those of us who wore those clothes, both embarrassing and depressing.  I am not certain that the movie qualifies as entertainment.  Paul Newman and Robert Redford were constantly entertaining us in "The Sting".  The final scene of "The Sting" was the icing on the cake.  This movie doesn't try to amuse as it goes along.   It is not boring, but you are aware that it goes on for a very long time to make the point that it very solidly makes.  Christian Bale has made movies where he starves himself into an emaciated skeleton.  This time he has gained around fifty pounds.  He wears an intricate comb over and hairpiece that I think explains what Donald Trump has going on up there.  Bradley Cooper could steal every scene that he is in except for the fact of Adams' décolleté and Jennifer Lawrence's voluptuousness.  The best acting in my opinion was done by Jennifer Lawrence, or maybe her part was the best  written.  Her character is so destructively stupid and self deceiving that you will wince when she really gets going.  

I'm just wondering if you still have those clothes.

Given the cyclical nature of fashion trends, they should be back in style in about 5 or 10 years.

You really want to see an 83 year old man wearing leather jeans? 

No, mostly those giant ties and the huge collars on the shirts.

And the 70s confusing relationship with the varieties of the color "brown."

[Quality Start Machine]

As are most scam movies, this movie is very intricate and demands constant attention, so stop staring at Amy Adams' side boobs.  As you know by now this is a version of the 1970s' "Abscam" sting that trapped a number of politicians into taking bribes.  The FBI got the idea and roped in a number of politicians who might otherwise have gone on to become President, or Supreme Court Justices.  It was technically not entrapment, but if it walks like a duck, etc.  The movie is well made, and for those of us who wore those clothes, both embarrassing and depressing.  I am not certain that the movie qualifies as entertainment.  Paul Newman and Robert Redford were constantly entertaining us in "The Sting".  The final scene of "The Sting" was the icing on the cake.  This movie doesn't try to amuse as it goes along.   It is not boring, but you are aware that it goes on for a very long time to make the point that it very solidly makes.  Christian Bale has made movies where he starves himself into an emaciated skeleton.  This time he has gained around fifty pounds.  He wears an intricate comb over and hairpiece that I think explains what Donald Trump has going on up there.  Bradley Cooper could steal every scene that he is in except for the fact of Adams' décolleté and Jennifer Lawrence's voluptuousness.  The best acting in my opinion was done by Jennifer Lawrence, or maybe her part was the best  written.  Her character is so destructively stupid and self deceiving that you will wince when she really gets going.  

I'm just wondering if you still have those clothes.

Given the cyclical nature of fashion trends, they should be back in style in about 5 or 10 years.

You really want to see an 83 year old man wearing leather jeans? 

No, mostly those giant ties and the huge collars on the shirts.

And the 70s confusing relationship with the varieties of the color "brown."

If you had used Steve Garvey, you'd owe Apex a new monitor.

[flannj]

As are most scam movies, this movie is very intricate and demands constant attention, so stop staring at Amy Adams' side boobs.  As you know by now this is a version of the 1970s' "Abscam" sting that trapped a number of politicians into taking bribes.  The FBI got the idea and roped in a number of politicians who might otherwise have gone on to become President, or Supreme Court Justices.  It was technically not entrapment, but if it walks like a duck, etc.  The movie is well made, and for those of us who wore those clothes, both embarrassing and depressing.  I am not certain that the movie qualifies as entertainment.  Paul Newman and Robert Redford were constantly entertaining us in "The Sting".  The final scene of "The Sting" was the icing on the cake.  This movie doesn't try to amuse as it goes along.   It is not boring, but you are aware that it goes on for a very long time to make the point that it very solidly makes.  Christian Bale has made movies where he starves himself into an emaciated skeleton.  This time he has gained around fifty pounds.  He wears an intricate comb over and hairpiece that I think explains what Donald Trump has going on up there.  Bradley Cooper could steal every scene that he is in except for the fact of Adams' décolleté and Jennifer Lawrence's voluptuousness.  The best acting in my opinion was done by Jennifer Lawrence, or maybe her part was the best  written.  Her character is so destructively stupid and self deceiving that you will wince when she really gets going.  

I'm just wondering if you still have those clothes.

Given the cyclical nature of fashion trends, they should be back in style in about 5 or 10 years.

You really want to see an 83 year old man wearing leather jeans? 

No, mostly those giant ties and the huge collars on the shirts.

And the 70s confusing relationship with the varieties of the color "brown."

If you had used Steve Garvey, you'd owe Apex a new monitor.

Can't help myself...


By the way they're called "earth tones".
And all kitchens are done in avocado green.

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[Tonker]

Has anybody ever seen Steve Garvey and Powen in the same room together?

[Bort]

I really would like to point out the truly incredible use of sideboob in this movie.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

I really would like to point out the truly incredible use of sideboob in this movie.

And the Oscar goes to... Amy Adams' midboob.

[InternetApex]

Has anybody ever seen Steve Garvey and Powen in the same room together?

I thought the same thing when I met him. I immediately punched him in the face as hard as I could, breaking his sunglasses. He picked up a piece of broken glass and stabbed the shit out of me several times. Then we hugged it out and went to Sluggers.

[PenFoe]

We went to the movies last night for the first time in 5 years (Well, I took the kids to see Planes, but the first adult movie) and this is what we saw.

Pretty sure it was a good movie, though I spend the vast majority of time amazed by the fact that movie seats now recline and you pick your seats before you even get into the theater.

Is this universal?  Holy crap, what a different theater-going experience.

Also, it costs $40 for 2 tickets, one large popcorn and one large soda.

Also, holy shit Amy Adams sideboob.

But, this was a good movie.  

I agree with everything Stew said.

[Gilgamesh]

We went to the movies last night for the first time in 5 years (Well, I took the kids to see Planes, but the first adult movie) and this is what we saw.

Pretty sure it was a good movie, though I spend the vast majority of time amazed by the fact that movie seats now recline and you pick your seats before you even get into the theater.

Is this universal?  Holy crap, what a different theater-going experience.

Also, it costs $40 for 2 tickets, one large popcorn and one large soda.

Also, holy shit Amy Adams sideboob.

But, this was a good movie.  

I agree with everything Stew said.

I saw this movie over the weekend.  I can say that I was impressed by the directing, the acting, and the pacing of the movie.  However, I think this movie could have been strengthened a little bit more by having someone (anyone?) do a polish of the script, such as it was.  For the most part, I think that Russell gave the actors a vague outline of the script and then just told them to go with it, which is why the acting is so superb.  While I think Lawrence did a great job, I think Amy Adams was infinitely better, seeing as she had to play four or five (or six or seven) different characters throughout, all of which she did with aplomb.  I couldn't tell if Lawrence's accent, on the other hand, was breaking in some places, because there were moments when it was noticeable.

The soundtrack was also wonderfully selected and the score muted at precisely the right moments, which is why I think this is a great movie, but one that leaves you a "so what" kind of feel at the end; what was this movie ultimately about in the end, put another way.  This is the same way I felt about Argo last year, so I wouldn't be shocked if this wins best picture.

And Louie CK steals the show.

PS - If anyone here remembers the 1985 movie "Clue" I think you should all know that the actress who played Yvette in that movie also played Brenda the FBI cat lady in this movie.

[CBStew]

If anyone here has never seen "Winter's Bone"  check it out.  A teen-aged Jennifer Lawrence puts in a spectacular performance.  Later on she stole the movie away from Bradley Cooper in "Silver Linings Playbook".   Her performance in "American Hustle" came as no surprise.  Yet when you see her speaking "spontaneously" at awards shows or on The Daily Show" you wonder "Is that the same person?"