Amsterdam [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray]

Director: David O. Russell David O. Russell

Overview

In the 1930s, Burt (Christian Bale), Valerie (Margot Robbie), and Harold (John David Washington) are three close-knit friends who must endure an unsettling, life-altering turn of events. Upon witnessing a grisly murder, the trio unwittingly finds itself as the prime suspects in the case, inspiring them to put their heads together to uncover the identity of the true murderer before they find themselves behind bars. David O. Russell writes and directs the period drama. Co-starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Robert De Niro, and Michael Shannon.

Product Details

Release Date:	12/06/2022
UPC:	0786936895247
Original Release:	2022
Rating:	R
Source:	20Th Century Studios
Language:	English
Sales rank:	12,866

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Christian Bale	Burt Berendsen
Margot Robbie	Valerie Voze
John David Washington	Harold Woodman
Alessandro Nivola	Detective Hiltz
Andrea Riseborough	Beatrice Vandenheuvel
Anya Taylor-Joy	Libby Voze
Chris Rock	Milton King
Matthias Schoenaerts	Detective Lem Getweiler
Michael Shannon	Henry Norcross
Mike Myers	Paul Canterbury
Taylor Swift	Liz Meekins
Timothy Olyphant	Taron Milfax
Zoe Saldana	Irma St. Clair(as Zoe Saldaña)
Rami Malek	Tom Voze
Robert De Niro	General Gil Dillenbeck
Mel Fair	Patient Wayne
Vaughn Page	Patient Victor(as Vaughn W. Page)
Bonnie Hellman	Shirley Pratt
Max Perlich	Morty Baum
Jessica Drake	Assistant Mortician
Ed Begley Jr.	General Bill Meekins
Colleen Camp	Eva Ott
Gabe Doppelt	Mrs. Minter(as Gabé Doppelt)
Brandon Davis	Angry Pedestrian
Casey Biggs	Augustus Vandenheuvel
Dey Young	Alvelia Vandenheuvel
Sean Avery	Battalion Leader
Gigi Bermingham	Belgian Nurse
Andre Tardieu	Church Official
Casey Graf	Eli Bepp
Rebecca Wisocky	Mrs. Moran
Daniel Riordan	Carlton
Steven Hack	Dr. Malin
Floyd Armstrong	Fred Hinson
Leonard Tucker	Larry Hinson
Baxter Humby	Pinched Nerve Guy
Richard Harrington	Waldorf Bellman
John Pirkis	British Ornithologist
Shedell	Crying Patient
Kindsey Vaughn	Sterilization Woman
Beth Grant	Mrs. Dillenbeck
Christopher Gehrman	Maguire
Shiree Nelson	Voze Secretary
Tom Irwin	Mr. Belport
Leland Orser	Mr. Nevins
David Babbitt	Mr. Jeffers
Mike Azevedo	Gala Announcer
Martin Harris	Bund Chanter #2
Christopher Kager	Bund Chanter #3
Donovan Hurst	Bund Chanter #4
Jarrett Johnson	Veteran Singer#1
Kawan DeBose	Veteran Singer #2
Deon Sams	Singing Soldier

Technical Credits

David O. Russell

David O. Russell	Director,Screenwriter,Producer
Drake	Executive Producer
Sam Hanson	Executive Producer
Yariv Milchan	Executive Producer,Producer
Adel Future Nur	Executive Producer
Michael Schaefer	Executive Producer
Christian Bale	Producer
Matthew Budman	Producer
Anthony Katagas	Producer

Editorial Reviews

When the end credits roll on Amsterdam, moviegoers might not know exactly what just took place. Sure, it is a funny character comedy, boasting an impressive cast and clever script. It is also an interesting historical drama, highlighting a little-known story that could have changed the course of American history. For all its interesting tidbits, the film still feels held back by something, whether it's the jerky pacing, the robotic acting, or just a plot that is a little too character centric. Amsterdam is jumbled, and maybe that's what David O. Russell wanted to achieve. At this point, the acclaimed director knows how he wants to make a movie, and Amsterdam is the epitome of previous work. Burt Berendsen (Christian Bale) and Harold Woodman (John David Washington) are best friends; they meet during WWI and never look back. Toward the end of the war, the duo and their unit are attacked and left for dead in France. Taken in by a local hospital, they meet an eccentric nurse, Valerie (Margot Robbie). The trio flees to Amsterdam and starts a new, carefree life together. When Burt decides to head back home, everyone's perfect life in Amsterdam starts to fade away. Years later, Burt, Harold, and Valerie are reunited through a string of mysterious murders and a global conspiracy. Russell, like always, focuses directly on his starring cast, fully fleshing out each of his main characters. Bale, Washington, and Robbie all have wonderful chemistry, and really help the movie flow through their quick dialogue and ridiculous nature. The supporting cast is full of stars as well, including the likes of Chris Rock, Robert De Niro, and Anya Taylor-Joy, just to name a few. The overarching story plays second fiddle to the cast and their relationships, something that plays to the detriment of the film. Russell's main characters are zany caricatures of themselves, except for Washington's character who acts as the lynchpin of the group. It's a shame that the plot isn't more developed, as it is loosely based on an interesting and true story. Amsterdam feels a bit "off" throughout, always circling back to relationships and leaving the plot in the background. As a result, many scenes feel stitched together by nothing more than a line of dialog here or there. As a comedy, Amsterdam mostly succeeds; chemistry plays a huge role in this. Bale's eccentric, awkward personality melds well with Washington's calm demeanor and Robbie's equally zany behavior. Amsterdam is an entertaining film that feels like it could have been so much more. Everything was in place for Russell's latest to hit a home run, but it doesn't completely come together on screen. Even though it may come across as a disappointment for some, Amsterdam is still a fun whodunit. It's not going to blow your mind, but it will at least hold your attention.