Category Archives: crime

American Hustle

Posted on January 17, 2014 by filmstruck

When a con movie is made well, it can be extremely entertaining and in some cases take on cult status. American Hustle has a lot of promise, and one of its strength is its quirky seemingly all-over-the-place escalating storyline. But … Continue reading →

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Gangster Squad

Posted on May 1, 2013 by filmstruck

Highly stylised, with lush and period perfect production design, Gangster Squad promises much in its opening sequence. One could be excused for whistling. However, in his confusion over whether to pay homage to or spoof such gangster movie greats like … Continue reading →

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