Metacritic gives a score of 90 out of 100, based on 47 critics, indicating ``universal acclaim''. Christy Lemire awarded the film four out of four stars, praising David O. Russell's directing and the relationship between Irving and Sydney, as well as Jennifer Lawrence's portrayal of Rosalyn. _She_ writes: ``For all its brashness and big personality, American Hustle is a character study at its core--an exploration of dissatisfaction and drive, and the lengths to which we're willing to go for that elusive thing known as a better life.'' <sep>, Pronoun: She <sep>, A: Jennifer Lawrence <sep>, B: Rosalyn