It is no secret the great scandal surrounding the figure of director David Russell.
Due to multiple accusations regarding physical and emotional violence on the set and sexual abuse towards his niece.
As consumers, we have the decision whether or not to go see a film, just as we can align ourselves with a school of thought regarding whether to separate the artist from his or her work or, on the contrary, not to separate him or her.
Joining actors such as Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Robert de Niro, Rami Malek, or Anya Taylor-Joy in the same film, as in the case of Amsterdam by David Russel inevitably generates expectations so high that they can only be satisfied with the creation of a masterpiece of the seventh art.
That's where director David O. Russell finds himself with Amsterdam.
A film that opens this Friday and has drawn a barrage of criticism from specialists deeply dissatisfied with the final result of one of 20th Century Studios' most popular productions for 2022.
The plot follows the common story of war veteran doctor Burt Berendsen.
In addition to his partner Harold, and the nurse Valerie.
Three friends who met during the First World War and who 15 years later end up caught up in a mysterious murder.
According to the portal Variety, the movie has been a total flop at the box office on its first weekend.
On the other hand, some critics have shown that the film could not be as good as it was hoping to be.
Some critics claim the movie is "boring" "pretentious" and ·"overrated"
Amsterdam is now available in theaters.
