I was a bit skeptical going into this because I'm not especially interested in finance and stock bro stuff, but I gave it a shot due to the stacked cast. I am so glad I did, because it was a pretty fun watch, much more engaging than a plot summary would lead you to believe. They explained enough of the financial stuff for me to not feel lost, and they didn't go overboard explaining to the point where it loses momentum. It's probably still a one time watch for me, because it is still about the housing market, and realistically how many times do I need to learn about it? Once.
I do love that the Netflix thumbnail is Margot Robbie in a bathtub, which is like a 3 minute part of the movie. It's the most memorable scene though, obviously.
The Big Short
This is a true story.
Rating
4.0 (1)
Release Date
12/11/2015Runtime
131 minsOverview
The men who made millions from a global economic meltdown.
How It Feels
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A furious, formally inventive takedown of financial villainy that uses humor as a weapon to make the 2008 crash feel visceral and personal. McKay refuses to let the system or its profiteers off easy.
Mood
AngryDefiant
Themes
CorruptionClassAmbition
Tone
Satirical
Pacing
Brisk
Look
Stylized genreHigh-contrast
Structure
Ensemble
Heads up
Addiction
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