Inside Job

Name: Inside Job
Genre: Documentary
Released: October 8, 2010
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 88
Cast: Matt Damon

2010

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Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: October 8, 2010 | PG-13

Starring: Matt Damon

Summary: Inside Job is the first film to expose the shocking truth behind the economic crisis of 2008. The global financial meltdown, at a cost of over $20 trillion, resulted in millions of people losing their homes and jobs. Through extensive research and interviews with major financial insiders, politicians and journalists, Inside Job traces theInside Job is the first film to expose the shocking truth behind the economic crisis of 2008. The global financial meltdown, at a cost of over $20 trillion, resulted in millions of people losing their homes and jobs. Through extensive research and interviews with major financial insiders, politicians and journalists, Inside Job traces the rise of a rogue industry and unveils the corrosive relationships which have corrupted politics, regulation and academia. (Sony Classics) … Expand

Director: Charles Ferguson

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 120 min

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Andrew O'Hehir

It might well be the most important film you see this year, and the most important documentary of this young century. Read full review

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David Denby

Many documentaries are good at drawing attention to an outrage and stirring up our feelings. Ferguson's film certainly does this, but his exposition of complex information is also masterly. Indignation is often the most self-deluding of emotions; this movie has the rare gifts of lucid passion Read full review

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Richard Corliss

Dec 14, 2010

This is a true-life heist movie, and the thieves not only got away with their billions, they're still doing business. Pay attention and blow a gasket. Read full review

Duane Byrge

Most impressively, it makes it understandable to those of us who don't know much at all about economics. Read full review

Michael Phillips

Matt Damon narrates, and I do wish the narration didn't end on such a generalized, throw-the-bums-out note, over footage of the Statue of Liberty. Read full review

Empire Damon Wise

Feb 14, 2011

A sharp study of corporate greed for those who felt Michael Moore pulled too many punches. Read full review

Kyle Smith

Name names, please. Or shut up. Read full review

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MadDad

Nov 12, 2011

amazing, shocking, true!

As Former head of a capital market department of a large European bank I totally agree to the statements given. Greed and high-level betting at the cost of taxpayers was clearly the flavor of the 80ies, 90ies and first decade of 2000. Consequences: well, none asamazing, shocking, true!

As Former head of a capital market department of a large European bank I totally agree to the statements given. Greed and high-level betting at the cost of taxpayers was clearly the flavor of the 80ies, 90ies and first decade of 2000. Consequences: well, none as everyone made their money.… Expand

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JamesL

Nov 16, 2010

This is simply the best film of the year and the best documentary since Fahrenheit 9/11. I was captivated and in awe. Instruction and informative, this really is a must see to those who want to think and learn. I rarely rate a film a 10 but this deserves it. I need to see it again to justThis is simply the best film of the year and the best documentary since Fahrenheit 9/11. I was captivated and in awe. Instruction and informative, this really is a must see to those who want to think and learn. I rarely rate a film a 10 but this deserves it. I need to see it again to just absorb what is going on. It is what "Capitalism: A Love Story" wanted to be . A must see!… Expand

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MNate

Nov 7, 2010

Excellent review of events leading up to and persons causing the crisis. Most important is raising the question of accountability. Don't see this if you like living in a fog ... it will affect your perspective.

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moses

Nov 27, 2010

What the movie does for the viewer is to tie all all the ugly loose scraps together, so you see how "securitization", lack of regulation, insider double dealing and all the elements fit.

Recent poll, cited in the New York Review of Books, indicates that 32% of Democrats and 37% ofWhat the movie does for the viewer is to tie all all the ugly loose scraps together, so you see how "securitization", lack of regulation, insider double dealing and all the elements fit.

Recent poll, cited in the New York Review of Books, indicates that 32% of Democrats and 37% of Republican voters blame Wall St. for the economic collapse. You wonder who ELSE could possibly be blamed by the other 68% of Democrats and 63% of Republicans. These bipartisan dipsticks should see the film.

For a totally asinine review, check the New York Post's somewhere else on these pages. I tried to access the Post to register and counter the review. After 4th attempt to enter my birth date and being told that it was wrong each time, I settled for the bleak knowledge that general incompetence pervades this once-great daily, from its movie reviewer all the way to its website.… Expand

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Trailesque

Nov 15, 2017

This does a solid job of outlining the causes and development of the 2008 financial crisis. It is not particularly engaging, but it is not overly dry either. A number of proponents of the financial deregulation and liberties that allowed this awful situation to develop are put in the hotThis does a solid job of outlining the causes and development of the 2008 financial crisis. It is not particularly engaging, but it is not overly dry either. A number of proponents of the financial deregulation and liberties that allowed this awful situation to develop are put in the hot seat and called on to defend their views.… Expand

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CJ2288

Mar 15, 2011

A film that definitely aids in understanding some of the main causes of the financial collapse. More interviews with major players would have made this better. Some of those interviewed, such as George Soros really were not needed. He didn't add anything to it, but probably help fund it soA film that definitely aids in understanding some of the main causes of the financial collapse. More interviews with major players would have made this better. Some of those interviewed, such as George Soros really were not needed. He didn't add anything to it, but probably help fund it so gave him a very cameo appearances. The film should be taken as an analysis into some of the causes and effects and not as a definitive work on the financial collapse. Issues with parts of the film is valid, but I believe a few on here gave it a 0 or a 1 just to bring the overall average down. The explanation of the legislative changes regarding regulation and lack of oversight was well done and very valuable. That on it's own makes the film worth seeing. It brings some good thoughts to the surface and fosters some dialogue on the topic, thus I recommend seeing it.… Expand

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Nazgulero

Mar 26, 2011

Interesting, but utterly boring and overgeneralizing. Nothing new is being revealed, by now, we all know what happened. In addition, there is no way to regulate the economy anyway, people will always find ways to make money.

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