Should you watch American Hustle?
Who it’s good for, who it isn’t, and what’s in it. No ratings, no scores.

American Hustle
Film · 2013
A conman and his seductive partner are forced to work for a wild FBI agent, who pushes them into a world of Jersey power-brokers and the Mafia.
The sides of American Hustle
- Two con artists forced to work for the FBI
- A fake sheikh
- 1970s hair and costumes
American Hustle is good for you if…
- you like actors having fun in big roles.
- you like con artists running a sting on politicians and the mob.
- you like a 70s soundtrack.
American Hustle is bad for you if…
- a tangled plot loses you.
- over two hours is too long for you.
About: deception · survival · reinvention
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