The Big Short (2015)
The 2008 financial crisis shouldn’t be this fun.
Presentation:
People remember this film for Margot Robbie in a bubble bath, but it should be remembered for the rest of its outstanding cast. The film has humor, wit, personality and character in performance and delivery. The celebrity explanations of financial aspects are a fun and understandable way for adult audiences not versed in economics to follow. There is not one lackluster performance in this star studded cast, and the casual documentary styles makes you connect even closer with them.
Conclusion:
It is hard to say if this film does a disservice to the tragedy of the crisis, making light of a devastating moment in modern America. Moments requiring gravitas such as the monologues from Gosling are a bit oversimplified, biased and un-nuanced, but the film overall captures the rest of the events with justice. Every scene can be a movie in itself, leaving you wanting to learn more. This is the better version of the financial crisis compared to Margin Call, which had a more somber tone. However, I believe both films can still be enjoyed independent of one another. This navigates solemn and lighthearted moments in the most entertaining way.
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