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The Mosley Review: Amsterdam

Aw yes. It is the season of the Oscar caliber films that feature the best in storytelling and acting. Well, this film definitely does that in a not so conventional way and I liked it for the most part. When it comes to the "whodunnit" stories set in a period piece that's based on real events, it can be tricky on how you approach it. You want to tell the true story while adding your personal flare while not diluting or trivializing the lives of those that were involved. Its a delicate tight rope to walk especially when its sort of a twisted origin story. This film does deliver all of those aspects while having a fun charm about it. It stayed serious when it was necessary, but also played coy and danced around topics with sometimes nonsensical dialogue. The murder mystery aspect felt fresh in its execution as it jungles with so many characters and all were surprisingly relevant to the plot. There were moments for me where I wish the film stopped diverting from plot forwarding dialogue. It took me out of the film a few times and felt bloated. Like I said before, this film kicks off the season with an all star cast that at this point can be considered generational.

Christian Bale is nothing short of perfection and I loved him as Burt Berendsen. He was quirky and fun as he would narrate the story and go against the grain with his medical practices. John David Washington was great as his lawyer friend Harold Woodsman. He was charming and their chemistry was immediately powerful as they survived World War 1. Margot Robbie dazzles as the artistic and romantic nurse Valerie Voze. The chemistry between her and Harold was great as their love blossom's throughout the film. The bond between the three of them is what held the film together and I enjoyed watching them go on this spiral of a political murder mystery. Rami Malek was great as Valerie's cagey pacifist brother Tom. He was so calm and sometimes intoxicating with his words. Anya Taylor-Joy was truly the most unlikable character in the film as Tom's wife Libby. She would always do her best to discredit and bring down Valerie and Anya portrays this character expertly. Mike Myers was awesome and I loved seeing him do something more dramatic as Paul Canterbury. He still has his comedic charm and impeccable delivery. Michael Shannon was great as his American companion Henry Norcross. The pair of them together was excellent and I loved how they bounced off each other when it came to their double meaning behind their dialogue. Robert De Niro was excellent as you'd expect and this was a cake walk for him as his portrays Gil Dillenbeck whose based on the historical army vetern Smedley Butler. There were some tense moments his character was in and he never flinched.

The score by Daniel Pemberton was light, ethereal and supported the more tension filled moments toward the last act of the film. Visually the film is stunning as we get a romanticized version of Amsterdam and the dirty and progressive view of New York City. The biggest problem I had with the film is that it felt like a parody of itself at times. The story would start to go down this awesome path of discovery as the clues start to form, but then it would quickly dive into a dream state or whimsical story that has almost nothing to do with the moment at hand. I was intrigued by the murder framing of the characters and their efforts to clear their names while exposing a corrupt organization. Not stories about birds and drugs. Writer and Director David O. Russell has brought together yet another all star cast and made a murder mystery that defies convention which was a positive, but also it a detriment to its overall plot. Let me know what you thought of the film or my review in the comments below. Thanks for reading!

#amsterdam #Christian Bale #john david washington #margot robbie #mike myers #michael shannon #rami malek #anya taylor joy #Robert De Niro #david o russell #taylor swift

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angstyandromanticwriting · 1 year

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A Tom Voze x fem!reader where the climax plays the same where Tom and Libby are revealed to be part of the N*zi cult but the fem!reader finds out that not only Tom was still married to Libby but he continuously had sex with the fem!reader and manipulated and used her for his and Libby's benefits and the cult. The reader spitefully dumps him by ruining his watch and slapping him and calling him a "jackass".

Tom Voze X Fem!Reader Requested prompt

!TW: Mention of attempted murder/assassination, mention of dictatorship/dictators, mention of murders, implied manipulation, mention of divorce, swearing, insult, violence (‘slapped’)!

You were shocked after the sudden chaotic events which went down after the Reunion Gala, and were trembling as you followed Tom into the small red room where Paul Canterbury and Henry Norcross were waiting. You subconsciously held Tom’s hand, frightened and uneasy. “This - This is terrible,” you whined, and Valerie looked between you and Libby, surprised as she began to think that Tom and Libby had split up, though she’d seen them together only a week ago.

“This is an outrage,” Tom added, and you nodded.

The General stepped forward, scowling. “You’re going to be charged,” he stated, pointing his finger at him threateningly, “you’re going to be charged, Tom.”

You would be surprised, looking up at Tom, before you looked back at the General. “But - Tom didn’t do anything,” you responded, and Tom nodded in response.

The General ignored you, and Tom kept up his calm composure as he replied: “No sir you are confused.”

You whimpered quietly, squeezing Tom’s hand. “I’m not confused,” the General contradicted, certain of himself.

Henry Norcross stepped closer to Tom, and you warily looked up at Tom, before you looked up at Norcross. “There is enough evidence, I’m sorry to say,” he began, “that the man who took a shot at General Dillenbeck on that stage tonight - was the same man on the boat with Meekins, on a ticket purchased by your foundation-”

You glanced up at Tom, your eyes wide as you began to wonder if he’d asked you for the money for another reason. “No need to raise your voice,” Libby interrupted from the other side of Tom, and you hesitantly released his hand, turning to face him.

“Tom what’s happening?” You asked, your voice quiet as you were worried that you’d break down. Tom wouldn’t answer, briefly looking over at you. You then looked to Norcross, wanting answers. “What are the charges?” You pried, and Norcross began again, a look of pity on his face as he met your gaze, before he returned it to Tom.

“The charges are against you and the guests you invited,” Norcross answered, and Tom grunted. “The committee of the five,” he added dramatically, and you couldn’t believe it, turning fully to Tom again.

“The committee of the five?” You repeated, confused and frustrated; you never knew that anything had been happening behind your back.

Norcross could see that you were confused, so he filled you in. “Conspiracy to bribe the United States General,” he stated, before he stepped closer to Tom again, “attempted assassination - Conspiracy to overthrow the US Government, trade them with dictators.”

“Tom-..” You murmured, a pained expression on your face. “Did you do this?” You asked, and Tom hesitantly nodded his head. “Tom,” you whispered, shaking your head as you turned away from him for a moment.

“Liz and Bill Meekins - Two murders your organisation are responsible for,” Norcross added, and Tom glared over at him.

“I thought it was wrong that Meekins died,” Tom stated, “that was a tragic theft of a life, but something had to be done.” You forced yourself to look back at Tom again, feeling a mild pain in your chest as it became clear to you that Tom could have only been getting involved with you physically for money. “He didn’t see the opportunity of the new ways to live,” he stated, and Libby decided to speak up to defend Tom.

You then found yourself looking between both him and Libby more, and you wondered if he’d lied to you about the alleged divorce. “He didn’t understand; Meekins didn’t understand, do you understand that?” Libby spoke quickly, her voice briefly trembling. You subconsciously stepped away from Tom, but he wouldn’t notice, and you noticed him holding Libby’s hand, instead.

You couldn’t stop yourself as you began to interrogate him, yourself. “You lied to me about the divorce,” you stated, “didn’t you?” Tom groaned, turning his head to look over at you.

“You need to slow it down,” Norcross stated, jabbing a finger at you, but you ignored him, wanting answers from Tom.

“You’re still married to Libby,” you guessed, and Tom couldn’t help, but smirk, as he encouraged Libby forward. Valerie would be surprised; she couldn’t believe that Tom would lie about such a thing, and get involved with the committee of the five. You felt your heart sink, and tried not to break down in front of him. “And - All those nights you came to see me - they meant nothing, at all?” You assumed, and Tom nodded.

“Let’s just say I wanted the extra money from you for a pal of mine, and for a gift for my wife,” he answered, and you scowled, fighting back the tears which were invading your eyes.

You stepped closer to him, gritting your teeth. “Well you know what, Tom?” You spat, before you grabbed hold of his wrist, managing to take off his watch before he could stop you. “Fuck you,” you stated simply, before you threw his watch to the ground, stamping on it with the heel of your high heels.

Tom couldn’t believe you as he crouched down, picking up his now ruined watch; you’d managed to break the glass and the inside of the watch. Tom glared up at you, furious. “Do you have any idea how much this cost me?” Tom questioned, and you shrugged; you no longer cared, at all.

“You could always use that money you stole from me every time you came to see me to buy a new one,” you responded, and Tom rolled his eyes, irritated. “Oh, and one other thing,” you added, before you suddenly slapped him across the face, “you’re a jackass, and I never want to see you again!” You then stormed out of the room, feeling a little better after you’d lashed out at him.

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