American Hustle

American Hustle evokes significant Anxiety and Anticipation as brilliant con artists navigate a dangerous world of FBI agents, powerbrokers, and the mafia, constantly on the brink of exposure. Empathy is felt for the complex characters, particularly Carmine Polito caught in the middle, and the con artists themselves as their relationships and schemes unravel. The film's distinct style and character interactions also generate considerable Humor and Curiosity, alongside moments of Surprise from the twists and turns of the elaborate cons.