Amsterdam

queer-giraffe shared a tip "Clearly I watched a different film than everyone else - all the critics and general public who have eviscerated this movie to shreds - because I think Amsterdam is a rustic, meticulously crafted film highlighting the forgotten artistry found in masterful storytelling and is one of the best examples of what is missing in cinema today. From its rich history and colorful characters, to its hushed humor and well written screenplay, Amsterdam should be a destination we all aspire to visit. David O. Russell has proven time and time again that artistry is greater than frill, and Amsterdam is just the latest notch in his distinguished filmography. Amsterdam bolsters a subtle, sophisticated cinematography. It’s not loud, raucous, or immediately impressive, rather it’s a return to form; a vibrant and vintage ambiance captured perfectly in a quaint yet eccentric tone. The character development is this film's greatest achievement. Each character is given ample story and meaning, giving a sense of familiarity and attachment to our leads. Speaking of our leads…What a cast. Christian Bale - this man is dedicated to any role he is given, I truly can’t recall a film he doesn't excel in, Amsterdam included. Margot Robbie has moments of greatness flutter across Amsterdam, specifically in her mannerisms and ticks. John David Washington is a tale of two halves: the first, reigned in, almost passive; the second, expository, more alive and expressive. Robert De Niro is great, as expected. Lastly, I love Michael Shannon, dude is literally one of the best actors alive today. The rest of the stacked cast were all serviceable in role, some of them standing out more than others making this film one of the best cast and realized I’ve seen recently. Amsterdam is an eclectic, charismatic, and charming film reviving a piece of narrative driven cinema that we so desperately needed. Its robust and energetic performances add to its likable nature, delivering one of my favorite cinematic experiences of the year."

daniella_2577 shared a tip "10/10 🌟 Hilarious with historical contact. It was fun to watch and I just really enjoyed it! It’s a great movie to watch with friends or to spend time with."

ihavehatedthe_words shared a tip "8/10 — the cast was crazy, so many great actors, however i did find it slightly hard to follow, but definitely worth a watch-over to figure it out"

donna_thiessen shared a tip "Too convoluted plot, for what reason? Fascism and nazism are set up as the straw man versus kindness, veterans and the American military. And kittens, no sorry no kittens because that might be too much."

damien_scott shared a tip "Maybe edit out 20 minutes or so and this Bale, Robbie and Washington lead dramatic comedy from David O. Russell might have been a bit more solid. I still really enjoyed it and the cast is just packed with so much talent. It felt like it could have taken place in the same world as Brothers Bloom perhaps? Just my opinion as always."

coobs shared a tip "I just finished this movie and LOVED it!!!!! I think this is the best movie of 2022. I think it should win an Oscar but probably won’t. Watch this movie now you won’t regret it!!!!"

evan_cook shared a tip "This film is not for everyone! The dialogue is strange, possibly even for the time period, the events are wacky, and the characters are outlandish, to the point of unbelievable! But the fraction of truth in the movie pushed me to the end and to dive down after to learn the full truth, so there are some added benefits!"

frankie_francavilla shared a tip "Normally I LOVE David O. Russel’s films! This one just seemed to drag. I really wanted to like and I am glad I watched it, but it felt sort of “eh” in the end. The acting was great and it was cool to learn what was based on reality after I finished the film."

lyhowl shared a tip "I liked the style, the cinematography where the light could really show each characters’ eyes. The story was good, the humor was there for those little moments, and I just enjoy the cast they chose to bring the characters to life."

gabrielle_grosbety shared a tip "This was interesting, it definitely had its weaknesses…mainly in absurd tonal shifts and a continual struggle with finding out what it genuinely wanted to be."

fawn_mokulis shared a tip "This is weird, chaotic, strangely written, and odd. But I'm going to be honest and say I liked it. It was so beautiful in moments."

carla_craddock shared a tip "Based on actual events. Great cast! Kooky and irreverent. I laughed when I probably shouldn’t have. Christian Bale’s character yelled, “I don’t understand” at the same time as I did. At that moment I was hooked!"

nnnneeka shared a tip "Wasn't my favorite because I thought there was a lot of unnecessary moments that could have been used for something more. My friend loved it though..."

sutton_death shared a tip "I really enjoyed this movie and am very sad to see that it flopped in theaters. It’s very interesting and the way it was shot was beautiful. Margot Robbie is breathtaking and it was a fun surprise to see SO MANY well known actors in this as well as Taylor Swift??? It was a good movie."

meredith_pope shared a tip "I only watched it for Taylor Swift, but it's honestly such a good movie, I went in not knowing anything about the plot and I think that makes it better"

jill_laurey shared a tip "This movie is an exciting ride! While watching, one forgets it is based on true historical events. Twists and turns abound. Great watch!"

DjCount shared a tip "I really enjoyed this flick. It's part crime drama, part murder mystery, and just a fun story in general with some of the best actors/actresses in the biz. Not to mention quite beautifully shot imo. Not sure why critics didn't like this, but I enjoyed it. 7/10 👍"

lashonda_manns shared a tip "Witty and fun ensemble cast. Pay attention or you will get lost in the tricky, fast-paced plot. My son and I enjoyed this and had several good chuckles throughout."

evelyne_blanchet shared a tip "Not suitable for the sensitive souls out there!⚠️ I had to stop it because it was too gore and there was too much details. But it sounded like a good movie."

larissa_paperscisso shared a tip "A snooze of a film with WAY too many characters with ZERO character development and a very thin plot that you forget about as this meandering fever-dream of a film rambles on (for too long)."