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Tag: David O. Russell

Three friends stand together in a foggy Amsterdam street as detectives approach.

Movie Reviews4.8/10

Amsterdam Review: Bale and Washington Carry a Plot Too Big for Its Script

Three friends witness a murder, become suspects, and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history.

By mitch·5 min readSeptember 28, 2026

A woman grips a mop in a dim kitchen, weary yet determined, amid boxes and household disorder.

Movie Reviews5.6/10

Jennifer Lawrence Carries ‘Joy,’ a Drama That Keeps Losing the Thread

Joy review: Jennifer Lawrence won a Golden Globe as mop inventor Joy Mangano, but David O. Russell's 2015 drama drags. A 5.6 of 10.

By mitch·5 min readSeptember 17, 2026

A weary boxer stands amid dim arena light, fists raised, his countenance heavy with resolve.

Movie Reviews7.9/10

The Fighter” Review: A Very Good Film About One Family, Carried by Two Actors”

David O. Russell's The Fighter turned Micky Ward's Lowell story into Oscar gold for Christian Bale and Melissa Leo. A review of the 2010 sports drama.

By mitch·7 min readSeptember 16, 2026

A man and woman dance together beneath bright lights, their countenances full of fervor and hope.

Movie Reviews9.2/10

Romantic Comedy Structure Lets Silver Linings Playbook Take Mental Illness Seriously

A spoiler-light look at Silver Linings Playbook: plot, cast, awards and why David O. Russell's 2012 romance still holds up.

By mitch·6 min readSeptember 14, 2026