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The Big Short (2015) by Adam McKay - cranefly - 01-01-2016
The writers and director do a great job of livening up what would otherwise have been a very dry numbers-crunching journey into the twilight zone of finance. Explanations of the most convoluted shenanigans are made in unique ways, the fourth wall is not sacred, and don't be surprised if a stripper or two helps with the exposition. Colorful characters, lively presentation, solid in almost every way -- though it's probably not the best movie to see on New Year's eve to instill one with hope for the future.
Great performances from Christian Bale, Steve Carell and others.
Re: The Big Short (2015) by Adam McKay - lady_cranefly - 01-01-2016
Seriously, go see it and laugh until you cry.
Re: The Big Short (2015) by Adam McKay - Greg_phpbb3_import1 - 01-01-2016
Ow! Ow! Ow! The irony coming off the screen is hurting me.
Steve Carell does a great job. It's a really well done film with plenty of weirdness used to tell the story. My favorite film of 2016.
Lots of laughing amidst the tears.
Re: The Big Short (2015) by Adam McKay - The Queen - 01-01-2016
Started slow, I thought, but I was quickly absorbed. Great horror film! I loved Steve Carell -- I think this is the best thing I've seen him do.
seen! - Drunk Monk - 01-31-2016
Best thing Selena Gomez has done since Wizards of Waverly Place.
I concur with the reviews above, except for tq's horror comment - it struck me as more of a comedy...a terrifying comedy in the end, but good comedy can prey upon fear.
Surprisingly entertaining sans sword fight.
RE: The Big Short (2015) by Adam McKay - Greg - 04-25-2016
Saw it again on the seatback cinema. Liked it again.