American film director and screenwriter known for films including Three Kings, The Fighter, Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle.

The Fighter earned Oscar wins for Christian Bale and Melissa Leo. Russell is noted for strong actor-focused films and a mixed critical reception regarding his compositional and visionary filmic skills.

DeBaser hosts two reviews of David O. Russell films: Three Kings (praised for visuals, pacing and Clooney's performance) and American Hustle (seen as actor-driven but lacking directorial inspiration). Reviewers highlight strong performances and rhythmic pacing while critiquing Russell's compositional and visionary skills. Overall reception is mixed, leaning positive on execution and performances.

For:film enthusiasts, critics, and viewers interested in actor-driven contemporary American cinema

 Set at the end of the Gulf War in 1991, Three Kings is a 1999 film that almost evokes nostalgia for a time when wars seemed to be able to end victoriously with quick interventions by "peace forces".

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 "American Hustle" is a good actors' film, which narrowly saves itself because one of the few things Russell manages to get right is the film's pacing.

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