“American Hustle” (2013) is a thrilling crime drama based on real events. The movie tells the story of Irving Rosenfeld, a con man who, along with his partner Sydney Prosser, is forced to cooperate with FBI agent Richie DiMaso. Their goal is to catch corrupt politicians and criminals as part of Operation Abscam. Director David O. Russell masterfully combines elements of thriller and comedy to create a bright and dynamic movie with brilliant acting from Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence.