Starring Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, among others, the film is about the Jan. 6 riot and how often throughout history the wealthy have encouraged the U.S. to flirt with fascism, says film critic Sean Burns.
David O. Russell s reputation has taken a significant nosedive since his heyday nearly a decade ago, when his films, including "The Fighter" and "Silver Linings Playbook," were piling up the Academy Award nominations, and his big-cast free-for-alls were seen as aspirational Hollywood throw-backs, calling to a time when studios would bankroll serious-minded adult fare without a second thought.