Sunday, January 19, 2014

American Hustle (2013): Partly Filmed at the Worcester Art Museum


     Co-written and directed by David O. Russell, American Hustle (2013) started receiving accolades, fanfare and critical success even before it was released. The story is loosely based on the FBI ABSCAM operation of the late 1970's. A few scenes were filmed at the picturesque Worcester Art Museum, with Rembrandt's "Saint Bartholomew", the European Galleries and the Renaissance Court nicely featured. Top-notch acting runs from start to finish. Christian Bale and Bradley Cooper are excellent as the male leads. Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Adams, both clad in sexy form-fitting open front dresses in 1970's fashion, are radiant and exceptional in their respective roles. The supporting cast is great as well, including Jeremy Renner, Louis C.K. and Robert De Niro.

Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams

Christian Bale and Amy Adams

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence

Christian Bale and Bradley Cooper at Worcester Art Museum

Saint Bartholomew. by Rembrandt van Rijn

Christian Bale and Bradley Cooper at Worcester Art Museum

Amy Adams

Jennifer Lawrence and Christian Bale

Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Adams

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence

filming "American Hustle" at the Worcester Art Museum

Jennifer Lawrence

"American Hustle"- movie trailer