This is an odd film for sure, one that's starts with a clear direction then moves into a character study and finalizes as an artistic summation of both. Having read some pretty scathing reviews I'll say that the acting was much better than expected. This film has Russell written all over it and deserves to be regarded as a unique attempt on the director's behalf. If you enjoyed American Hustle, Amsterdam similarly meanders around a central thought. Without revealing any parts of the gripping finale, I'll say that it's a movie that resonates well inside our modern era. Watch it, think it over, and enjoy exactly what Amsterdam attempts to do with a cinematic audience.