Amsterdam

Set in the drought and despair of the 1930s, three friends from different walks of life cross paths after a shocking murder. A physician, a nurse, and a sharp eyed attorney are long used to reading people, yet they are suddenly seen as possible culprits themselves. As rumors swirl and loyalties fray, the trio follows a tangled trail through parlors, press rooms, and smoky back rooms where power negotiates with danger. What begins as a margin note in a police report grows into a sprawling puzzle about who tells the truth when the truth is inconvenient. The film blends mystery with wit and humanity, throwing a sharp light on fame, class, and accountability. Tension thickens as secrets threaten to spill.

Directed by David O Russell, Amsterdam is an original screenplay released in 2022. It features a star studded cast led by Christian Bale Margot Robbie and John David Washington, all brought to life on a grand $80 million budget worldwide.

Worldwide box office reached $31,245,810, signaling a performance well below expectations given the star power and ambitious budget for the production. Its reception contrasted with the hype surrounding the cast, the period setting, and the director's prestige and lasting impact.

The film drew attention for its lush 1930s production design and a powerhouse ensemble, but critics debated tonal balance between satire and sentiment. It became a talking point about prestige period pieces that aim high yet sometimes misfire. Its visual richness invites repeated viewings of props, costumes, and texture carefully.

Critics described Amsterdam as ambitious and uneven, blending mystery with social critique. It probes power, greed, and the price of truth in a city hungry for spectacle, with performances by Bale and Robbie earning praise even when the script wobbles overall.