This is prime example how to make an awesomely well crafted piece into an astonishingly average movie.

I have absolutely no problems with the cast and all the actors. The lineup is actually amazing. Bale, Washington, Robbie, De Niro, Rock, even the minor roles are being played by actors who could easily play the lead in this.

Character introduction was great, clearly stated who is the main protagonist from the very start, slowly adding new people, adding stakes and motivation for them.

Plot setup was also well made at the beginning. I was truly pleasantly surprised. But somewhat it turned into blob.

I am pretty sure if this would be directed by somebody like Wes Anderson, we would get much more compelling stylistic experience, so I have nothing else than to blame the director for this mediocrity.