In Reply to: 'American Hustle': "Some of this actually happened" posted by Billy Wonka on December 20, 2013 at 14:30:48:
performances you'll see this year.
Everyone is screwing everyone, so who's to like? Still, it's hard not to feel for the scammers and their hunters because above them, you know the puppet-masters are being entertained by it all, not threatened in the least.
As entertaining as all this is, it's not a soufflé. There's real substance behind all this effort, if you care to analyze it. Certainly, after the S&L, dot.com, and real estate fiascos, it is hard for a thinking individual not to become cynical and a little aware that laws and their enforcement stop somewhere below that top 5%.
But forget all of that, this is bravura, over-the-top fun.
Edits: 01/03/14
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Follow Ups
- Bale and Cooper vs Lawrence and Adams: a draw! Four of the best - tinear 09:53:20 01/03/14 (2)
- I'm gonna have to drag the Mrs. to it once her crud leaves the house. I'd love to see it again - Road Warrior 17:01:43 01/03/14 (1)
- We have small screen art house cinema here that's invested in good sound, too. nt - tinear 12:53:26 01/11/14 (0)