I agree with OG. American Hustle has excellent acting, which makes the characters seem more profound than what they are in paper. The screenplay is surprisingly ordinary for a crime film.
EDIT: Well, Ok, I wouldn’t say that the screenplay is weak, and I enjoyed the film to some extent, but it’s not the type of stuff I’d like to see anywhere near a screenwriting Oscar.
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American Hustle peaked in late December, early January, during nomnations time.
It will go home empty handed
It will go home empty handed
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I haven't even seen Her and I'm happy Hustle lost. Weak screenplay.
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I was wrong! I was wrong! I was wrong! I have never been so happy to be wrong. Thank you Academy.
I guess AMERICAN HUSTLE is going to be shut out.
I guess AMERICAN HUSTLE is going to be shut out.
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Her
Wesley Lovell
"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both." - Benjamin Franklin
"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both." - Benjamin Franklin