Most viewers praised the cinematography by Emmanuel Lubezki and the strong performances, particularly from Christian Bale , who based his eccentric character on Columbo .
Despite its high-profile cast and $80 million budget, the film was a "box office bomb," losing the studio an estimated $100 million . Where to Watch 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