Amsterdam is a murder mystery story that unravels into a conspiracy. It is full of A-list actors, which can be a treat to see.

It's hard to get into the story, however. The plot is a good idea, but the delivery was actually hampered by the star-studded cast. Either the writers or actors give the characters a quirky touch in order to stand out. As such, all the A-list actors showcase their skills a little too much or too long, disrupting the pace of the story as the actors all try to (over)develop their characters. What we end up with is somewhat inefficient scenes and dialogue that muddle the focus of the story, as not all characters needed to be developed that much.

I enjoyed seeing so many top actors pop up, and seeing them showcase their art. But it was hard to follow the story seriously.