Amsterdam
Amsterdam

Movie spotlight

Amsterdam

2022
Movie
134 min
English

In the 1930s, three friends—a doctor, a nurse, and an attorney—witness a murder, become suspects themselves and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users56%
Director: David O. RussellGenres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, History, Mystery

Plot Summary

In the 1930s, three friends—a doctor, a nurse, and a lawyer—find themselves at the center of a century-old conspiracy and a murder investigation. As they attempt to clear their names, they uncover one of the most shocking secret plots in American history. The film blends historical events with a fictional narrative, exploring themes of loyalty, love, and betrayal amidst political intrigue.

Critical Reception

Amsterdam received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its ambitious storytelling, ensemble cast, and stylish visuals but criticized its convoluted plot and uneven tone. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its unique blend of humor and drama, while others found it overly dense and difficult to follow.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film boasts a star-studded cast and a distinctive visual style.

  • Its narrative is often criticized for being convoluted and unfocused.

  • Praise is frequently given to the performances, particularly Christian Bale's.

Google audience: Audience reviews are split, with many appreciating the unique premise and star power, while others found the plot confusing and lacking a clear narrative direction. Some viewers enjoyed the historical setting and dark humor, while others felt it didn't quite come together.

Fun Fact

The film is inspired by the 'Business Plot,' a real-life alleged conspiracy in 1933 to overthrow President Franklin D. Roosevelt, though the extent of its reality and the involvement of key figures remain debated by historians.

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My Review

TMDB Reviews

4 reviews
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Even if it is based on true events, it's all just a bit to slapstick and fa-fetched for me. The story centres around "Berendsen" (Christian Bale) who is asked by his pal "Woodman" (John David Washington) to help out the widowed "Mrs. Meekin...

Nathan

Nathan

_Amsterdam_ does nothing to reinvent the wheel but does everything well enough that I had a pleasant time in the theater. The performances all around were excellent. Christian Bale was brilliant in this film, every new role Bale finds himse...

The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Amsterdam's uneven pacing and erratic story mishandled its amazing potential and left me wondering when it would finally end.** Amsterdam comes roaring out of the gate with a fast-paced, quirky, charming, and unique mystery of the like...

garethmb

garethmb

With a star-laden cast and acclaimed Director David O. Russell at the helm, the new film “Amsterdam” arrives and touts a story mostly based on real events. Following injuries they sustained serving in WWI, Dr. Burt Berendsen (Christian B...