David O. Russell’s historical crime thriller epic, amsterdam was meant to inspire awe and captivate audiences with its amorous cinematography. Coupled with a cast of powerful Hollywood stars, each shining brighter than the next, the film was already halfway to the Oscars. However, the film’s highly disappointing result took a disastrous hit after it got a paltry opening in theaters. Now, with box office revenue rubbing salt on the wound, fans are wondering if the script was really worth sacrificing the cast’s collective conscience.
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by David O. Russell amsterdam Box office flops
amsterdam, at a Glance, is a dark and brilliant crime drama that celebrates an unusual friendship during and after the ravages of war. With Margot Robbie, John David Washington and Christian Bale at the center of the film’s plot, the script’s success was not simply driven by the narrative, but by the exceptional trio’s performances and on-screen chemistry.
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But what could easily have been a box office party shaming its contemporaries like Lyle, Lyle, Crocodileand Smile is rather a resounding failure echoing the bitter taste of the public when it comes to the director. amsterdamThe fate of was sealed by the first critics as much as by his own apprehensions. With minimal press or promotion and a measly 33% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the film was set to fail when it released on opening weekend without having to prepare for a big-screen flop.
amsterdam Attracts disappointing reactions from fans
Since director David O. Russell’s absence from the public eye, the outrageous rumors and online hate had died down enough for him to stage a big comeback. His latest creation was set to silence critics and win back public favor with his larger-than-life vision. But the past few years have heightened the public’s scrutiny of the social exploitation of celebrity power play.
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David O. Russell’s villainous personality, marred by allegations of sexual assault and physically, verbally, and emotionally abusive behavior with actors on set, has caused a strained relationship between audiences and their image of the amsterdam actors. An otherwise kind, outspoken and respectable cast who have taken steps to take a public stand against abusive behavior have now cast their consciences over the appeal of the five-time Oscar nominee.
Fans upset over the casting of David O. Russell amsterdam
Following the release of David O. Russell’s period drama, amsterdam, it has simply been a feast of ridiculously disappointing reviews and demoralizing fan reactions. The critical consensus on Rotten Tomatoes states, “Amsterdam has a bunch of big stars and a hefty plot, which is painfully less than the sum of its dazzling parts.” In time, the dazzling parties featuring actors like #MeToo lawyer Margot Robbie and women’s advocate Christian Bale also faced the wrath of simmering audiences.
AMSTERDAM by David O. Russell opened with $6.5 million at the domestic box office.
It reportedly cost $80 million to produce and currently holds a 33% Rotten Tomatoes score.
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— Movie Updates (@FilmUpdates) October 9, 2022
ik these actors are considering throwing their morals for this movie flop right now pic.twitter.com/hV8KG1FLtc
— heat ⛥ (@ALLURECHASTAIN) October 9, 2022
Maybe this can be a wake up call for Hollywood and they will stop giving money to people like David O Russel to make movies. It’s all Hollywood’s fault. If this man had no money, he could no longer lead.
— Margo ♡ (@NellieLaRoy_) October 9, 2022
All these stars have thrown away their morals and for what
– scared sacrificed (@scared sacrifice) October 9, 2022
See that’s what happens when you throw your morals for money
— vera 🏹 (@helenofnone) October 9, 2022
Opening at just $6.5 million compared to its $80 million budget, amsterdam misses more than it hits and continues to become a subject of ridicule and backlash due to its unnecessary extravagance combined with poor choices made by the actors in momentary lapse of judgment.
Source: Variety
