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A Masterpiece!
Roman Sampson
One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.
Maleeha Vincent
It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.
louis_sound
I am shocked.A while ago, I started getting interested in how economy works. Chomsky's 10 principles were a true wake-up call in that respect. And then this movie? Boom.Turns out what I thought I knew about the system is only the tip of the iceberg. It's a revelation to see how this mortgage obligation system works, how people take a viable product and churn out side products of side products of side products with the sole purpose of making big money. Other people suffering in their wake? Who cares.Mark's story was the one that hit me the most, because in spite of his cynicism and angry nature, he wants to believe there is still good in people. Something which was apparent in the restaurant scene.World-class movie. I learned a lot and didn't even notice! This is how you do it.
Gavin Purtell
Based on the true story of how the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) came about from 2005-2008, 'The Big Short' tells the story really well by mixing humour, facts (delivered in an unconventional way by celebrities) and following four tenuously-linked groups who have skin in the game. Vennett (Gosling) introduces us at the start of 2005, via a unique fourth-wall-breaking monologue, placing the players on the field - I'm using this terminology, as most of the film (and Wall Street in general) can be likened to gambling. It may sound boring on the surface - a film about banking and finance - but it does a great job of explaining the terminology in simple terms, whilst not being condescending about it.The groups involved are Burry (Bale), a fund manager and prodigy of sorts, who first sees the housing bubble and notices that the big banks have been over-valuing mortgages (sub-prime). Baum (Carell) and his small company are offered the opportunity to "short" the banks' mortgages by Vennett. Geller (Magaro) & Shipley (Wittrock), two young entrepreneurs, who seek help from their mentor, retired Wall St mogul Rickert (Pitt) also pick up on what' happening and get in on the action. It's great to see the banks gleefully taking their money, being so cocky and greedy, only to have it all blow up in their faces two years later.I think Carell, not Bale, should have been Oscar-nominated for Best Supporting Actor! Baum serves as the film's moral centre and calls everyone on their fraudulent behaviour. The film almost acts as a documentary when it delves down to the individual family level and makes you truly realise how little these large corporations care for other humans. The most bittersweet part is the ending - "and then the crooks went to jail, Congress brought in reform and the fraudulent system was overhauled - just joking! They didn't go to jail, Congress was lobbied so no reform was passed and the big banks were bailed out by the taxpayers" - funny, sad, and true. Really makes you think, but is also a well-made film with excellent acting.
bpilato-08111
Not only is this movie informative, it is super interesting. If you haven't, i recommend reading rich dad poor dad, has some similar undertones - homes should be viewed as a liability not a asset. As Americans we need to educate ourselves. Its a eye opener that had me watching closely the entire time. The cast is amazing as well. watch it, you'll thank me.
Harrison Tweed (Top Dawg)
I really enjoyed this film and how it portrayed the housing bubble collapse of the mid-2000. The cast were all very convincing in their roles - especially Steve Carell, of which I'm used to seeing him in funny roles, did a great job in the serious portrayal of his character.I felt the film was a little long, and some parts should have been edited out, but overall an entertaining and informative film.It's a 9/10 from me!
