Thursday, October 06, 2022
Amsterdam
In WWI, 2 wounded soldiers Burt & Harold (Christian Bale & John David Washington) & their nurse Valerie (Margot Robbie) bond & become close friends living it up in Amsterdam. But eventually Burt must return to his wife & medical practice in New York. Soon Harold also must leave to follow his dream to become a lawyer. Jump to 1933, Burt & Harold are asked to look into the possible murder of their former commander when they witness another murder but become the prime suspects. This comedy murder mystery involving a political conspiracy is inspired by some true historical events. Included in this all-star supporting cast is Chris Rock, Anya Taylor-Joy, Rami Malek, Zoe Saldana, Mike Myers, Michael Shannon, Timothy Olyphant, Taylor Swift, & Robert De Niro. This stylish film is full of quirky characters.
Alien gives it 2½ “shrapnel art” stars out of 4.
