I finaly had a chance to see Amsterdam for myself (despite reviews from people who think the Fast and Furious franchise was great art) and I enjoyed it for what it was. Being a fan of more obscure European cinema, Amsterdam fits in quite well. This movie is for those of us who don't need car explosions, gun battles, shock humor or men with capes to follow a plot. The plot, albeit is not "simple" but it's certainly not complicated either. It's not crude, slapstick humor, but it's more dry, sarcastic,observational humor. And if intelligent humor is your thing, or a plot that has a story that evolves? Amsterdam might be the film for you. Forget the spoon fed reviews and watch Amsterdam and judge the movie for YOURSELF. There was nothing wrong with the pacing of the story (especially if you were paying attention) and the acting by Christian Bale in particular was inspiring as well as those of John David Washington and Margot Robbie. And albeit the rest of this stellar cast have more brief appearances, the movie still worked as a piece. And to be honest too few films have the charm and writing that Amsterdam does.