Most viewers praised the cinematography by Emmanuel Lubezki and the strong performances, particularly from Christian Bale , who based his eccentric character on Columbo .
Although titled Amsterdam , the movie was filmed entirely in Los Angeles and Pasadena due to pandemic travel restrictions. Critical & Audience Reception Amsterdam(2022)
Many found the script convoluted and overstuffed , arguing that the 134-minute runtime felt dragged out and the mystery was often hard to follow. Most viewers praised the cinematography by Emmanuel Lubezki
The film features a massive ensemble, including Robert De Niro (playing a character based on General Smedley Butler), Anya Taylor-Joy , Rami Malek , Chris Rock , Zoe Saldaña , and Taylor Swift . The film features a massive ensemble, including Robert
The film received a reception from critics, currently holding a 32% on Rotten Tomatoes .
The movie is loosely based on the "Business Plot" of 1933 , a real-life conspiracy by wealthy industrialists to overthrow President Franklin D. Roosevelt and install a fascist dictator.