The Big Short
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: December 11, 2015
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thedaarkbattyJan 20, 2017
The rich greedy bankers who destroyed our economy should not be allowed to get away with this. Don't watch this movie to support their agenda!!!!!!!!1
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DrBlahBlahOct 16, 2017
One of the best protest films ever made, The Big Short captures the rush of films like The Social Network as well as the satirical commentary of recent gems like The Wolf of Wall Street.
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NickTheCritickApr 12, 2022
A very conceited film, I just can't like the style of this director. His direction and editing create a nervous breakdown in me.
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NedRyerson1Feb 23, 2016
The Big Short is like the plot that should have supported the emptiness of The Wolf of Wall Street. Since the trailer you realize that the topic is dense and no suitable for general public; it’s about the housing market crisis of 2008. So theThe Big Short is like the plot that should have supported the emptiness of The Wolf of Wall Street. Since the trailer you realize that the topic is dense and no suitable for general public; it’s about the housing market crisis of 2008. So the movie really starts hard to follow, the director absolutely nailed it with the original idea for explaining for dummies the financial concepts, laws and principles; making this film a lot more pleasant, although it’s still too technical. Obviously if you are part of the business world, you will understand everything from more complex theories to jokes. The thing is that common people don’t know anything about that world, not even the language, so the experts can do whatever they want and you won’t even notice, simply letting it happen. The interesting part is that this situation not only occurs in economy, but also in politics, religion, science and more, a few make decisions that affect the bunch; and ignorance is their blessing. Holding this topic is an impeccable editing and with Steve Carell’s acting are certainly the most remarkable things in the picture. Christian Bale had definitely done better, Brad Pitt is nothing but filling and the rest of the cast is just ordinary. With a less technical script would have been much better.… Expand
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keanexApr 24, 2017
What an incredible movie that describes the housing market collapse of 2007. I was half-asleep and mildly drunk when I put it on and 15 minutes into watching The Big Short I was wide awake and super focused on watching this. They took aWhat an incredible movie that describes the housing market collapse of 2007. I was half-asleep and mildly drunk when I put it on and 15 minutes into watching The Big Short I was wide awake and super focused on watching this. They took a potentially dry subject and made it IMMENSELY interesting and even funny at times. What an incredible movie.… Expand
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jimboesqMar 23, 2016
I write this mostly in response to lightsabre’s review below. Every person in America should see this movie, as a historical reference picture, or as piece of art, or because most Americans are poorly educated and have little understanding ofI write this mostly in response to lightsabre’s review below. Every person in America should see this movie, as a historical reference picture, or as piece of art, or because most Americans are poorly educated and have little understanding of America’s “ system of capitalism”.

But I agree with him that this “all-star cast” is mostly comprised of poor performances. Steve Carrell and Christian Bale's performances are bland and uninspiring. As noted, Brad Pitt is good. So if you are looking for excitement go see a Sylvester Stallone movie.

But this is a historical drama that makes a complex story interesting, fun and hugely important for everyone to understand and appreciate… Expand
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ArconApr 19, 2016
-1 for avoiding how Washington effectively repealed the Glass Steagall Act(1933) and pushed lower underwriting standards for mortgages which greatly contributed to the housing meltdown. Also the movie could have been edited a bit better to-1 for avoiding how Washington effectively repealed the Glass Steagall Act(1933) and pushed lower underwriting standards for mortgages which greatly contributed to the housing meltdown. Also the movie could have been edited a bit better to shorten it. OTHERWISE this movie is a 10.

The acting, directing, cinematography were all phenomenal. This movie aside from the aforementioned gaping hole, did a fantastic job covering the ridiculousness of the banking industry practices in the 2000s which caused the world financial meltdown.

Go see this movie, it is engrossing on every level.… Expand
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juliankennedy23Mar 8, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Big Short is a movie based on a book by Michael Lewis who has brought us such stories as Liar’s Poker and Moneyball and who bluntly is a national treasure. Nobody seems to be able to explain complex ideas about Wall Street as well as he does and the movie adaptation does a fantastic job explaining how various bond instruments work and how people ended up buying junk which was rated AAA.

As someone who has worked on Wall Street (and Broad and Midtown and Boca Raton… ) I have a good foundation of what happened and even I found myself learning something and having complex things explained in such a way as an aha moment clicked in.

Now I don’t want to make this sound like a dreary documentary. This is more The Wolf of Wall Street than a Ken Burns documentary. The film follows some of the people who realizing that there was a housing bubble and deciding to try to short the market. The Big Short emphasizes that even if they were right (and they were) they still could lose everything by getting the timing wrong or simply by having the investment banks refuse to price the instruments accurately. This brilliantly creates a true tension where the film could have simply been a disaster film with the audience screaming at the screen don’t invest in that house.

The Big Short sometimes is too on the nose for its own good. (=As an example having the spokeslady for the rating agencies wearing giant glaucoma glasses is a sledgehammer where none was needed. But the film quickly redeems itself with some wonderful fourth wall breaking where one of our heroes explains they did not find the answer in a pile of discarded prospectuses in an investment bank waiting room but actually by doing research… but that we need a Raider’s of the Lost Ark type discovery because movie. A great film that entertains first. I cannot recommend enough. Also, I learned never order the fish stew on Sunday.… Expand
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horcrux2007Apr 16, 2016
The financial crisis of 2008 and the men who pulled the strings behind it is a story too crazy to make up, and that's exactly the premise of The Big Short, a lesson in the Great Recession of the United States and a black comedy about theThe financial crisis of 2008 and the men who pulled the strings behind it is a story too crazy to make up, and that's exactly the premise of The Big Short, a lesson in the Great Recession of the United States and a black comedy about the people that caused it. The Big Short starts in 2005 with hedge fund manager Michael Burry who discovers that the U.S. housing market is extremely unstable. Predicting that the market will collapse sometime in 2007. Burry realizes he can profit from the crash by betting against the housing market. His idea is laughed off by major investment and commercial banks, but they accept his proposal, believing the market is stable. From there, Burry's idea is heard by several hedge fund managers and traders, and their profits increase as the housing market crashes. The documentary-style camerawork and dark comedy make this dense subject easily accessible to almost everyone. The film's funnier moments come when some random anachronistic celebrity comes to explain financial terms to the audience, with the best being Selena Gomez. Even with all the black humor in the movie, The Big Short can't help but make you angry at the real-world villains that it's protraying, which is exactly what the movie wants. The Big Short is both hilarious and angering, and while it's obviously not a documentary, it does offer one of the best on-screen presentations of the 2008 financial crisis that is thought-provoking yet accessible.… Expand
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AliceofXFeb 2, 2016
This is the part where I would say The Big Short is a movie about this or that, but I'm not sure if I can even call it a movie. It seems more like a high quality docudrama with some parts like something out of a Youtube video. It's veryThis is the part where I would say The Big Short is a movie about this or that, but I'm not sure if I can even call it a movie. It seems more like a high quality docudrama with some parts like something out of a Youtube video. It's very informative if verging on being too wordy.

However I'm struggling to find more words for it. Its lack of a people centred narrative makes it hard to compare to other films. The film's main star is facts and hard history and that might be offsetting to some viewers. But to be fair I'm not sure how it could have been done differently.

How do you make a movie about such complicated and hard to understand things without giving the audience a bunch of lessons? To the film makers credit The Big Short is a fun film, it certainly won't bore you, which is not an easy feat to manage with such material.

It is well acted even if the actors don't have much to do and there are some emotional moments. I think the brightest gem in this is Steve Carell and he's very much the star of the film.

Overall The Big Short is a good film, it's enjoyable, but there's not much more to say about it afterwards.… Expand
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MattBrady99Feb 16, 2016
So I've finally saw The Big Short this week and I thought it was pretty average. Steve Carell, Christian Bale and Brad Pitt all gave terrific performances, and I'm so happy that "Foxcatcher" wasn't just a one off for Steve Carell. The writingSo I've finally saw The Big Short this week and I thought it was pretty average. Steve Carell, Christian Bale and Brad Pitt all gave terrific performances, and I'm so happy that "Foxcatcher" wasn't just a one off for Steve Carell. The writing was great and some of the 4th wall breaking in this movie was good, and yes the characters actually do turn to the camera and say whatever their thinking.

I like Ryan Gosling a lot as an actor, but in this movie he didn't do anything that special (in my opinion). I just wish there was a little bit more to his character then what we got. I'm not saying that his the worse part of the movie, but he's only there to narrate the story and explain a lot of things that happen in the film.

The style of the movie did get on nerves a little a bit and I know it may not bother other people, but it did for me. Some of the 4th wall breaking and the directing decisions doesn't always hit as it whats to.

Overall The Big Short is a decent movie with knock out performances. I know a lot of people either like or love this movie (from what I've seen), and I can understand why since there's a lot to like in this film.… Expand
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UrbanlistenerJul 13, 2016
Absolutely loved that movie. It was made in a way that boring concepts, theories, facts and mostly a history lesson we heard a thousand times, all became not only interesting and entertaining, but funny! This movie is almost a comedy, but notAbsolutely loved that movie. It was made in a way that boring concepts, theories, facts and mostly a history lesson we heard a thousand times, all became not only interesting and entertaining, but funny! This movie is almost a comedy, but not in a disrespectful way to the victims of this crisis. It is like that because of the excellent writing, the chemistry between the characters, the 4th wall breaking, the cameos, the characterization of our 4 main guys and the incredible performances by these main actors, especially Bale who is marvellous as this awkward math genius. It is a funny, intriguing, suspenseful and entertaining movie about a very sad and serious event, which the movie acknowledges in tasteful and respectable ways,that is definitely worth checking out.… Expand
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RalfbergsAug 31, 2016
Really great movie, especially if you are interested in Economics - shows how it all really went down with the banking and housing crisis in USA and tells it in a funny, interesting way also. Movie has comedic moments and yet is also quiteReally great movie, especially if you are interested in Economics - shows how it all really went down with the banking and housing crisis in USA and tells it in a funny, interesting way also. Movie has comedic moments and yet is also quite serious about it's topic. Also the performances from Steve Carrell and Christian Bale are quite well.… Expand
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DanBurritoJul 26, 2016
A smart, funny and in-depth look at the financial crash of 2008. Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, John Magaro and Finn Whitrock gave fantastic performances, and the script featured a great balance of comedy and drama.A smart, funny and in-depth look at the financial crash of 2008. Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, John Magaro and Finn Whitrock gave fantastic performances, and the script featured a great balance of comedy and drama. Don't worry if you can't quite follow what's going on, because even if it's hard to understand, there's still the outstanding performances and memorable dialouge to enjoy. Overall, The Big Short is a relevant, well-directed film and one of the best movies of 2015.… Expand
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smiyamotMar 17, 2016
On the whole, a good, simplified, explanation of what caused the world economy to crash in 2007. Maybe that's the problem, this is a movie, not a school teaching video. Much like the Steve Carrell character, the movie sometimes becomesOn the whole, a good, simplified, explanation of what caused the world economy to crash in 2007. Maybe that's the problem, this is a movie, not a school teaching video. Much like the Steve Carrell character, the movie sometimes becomes obnoxious. It did point out many of the safeguards in our financial system and how they broke down to allow this to happen. One can only hope that government regulators have put in place more safeguards.… Expand
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RootieKazootieDec 29, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. See it, see it, see it.

How often these days does one see an "investigative film"? Almost never. Shows what a sad state Hollywood is in. But this is not dull--- it is exciting and very, very funny. Though one might consider it graveyard or gallows humor. And the writing and especially the acting is top notch. Gallows humor because it is totally real --- all of this really happened, the characters all really exist---- and it shows that even the protagonists--- who believe the financial and governmental system is corrupt--- in fact, their careers are based on "contrarian" investing based on finding and exposing the flaws in the system-- even they all end up being astounded at the incredible depth of the corruption--- beyond what they dreamed or imagined.
Yes, the movie is a bit confusing for two reasons--- first, it follows three separate storylines so, at times, if you're not paying close attention, it can be a bit hard to juggle all three storylines--- so pay close attention, it's worth it. Second, what they're exploring and explaining is very complex and confusing--- but that's the point--- the "masters of the universe" of Wall Street--- otherwise known by the technical term "parasites"-- have purposely created "products" that are so complex, mysterious and impenetrable that no one really can understand them. If you were not really given a sense of the complexity, you wouldn't understand why this is all so hard to understand.
Finally, the sort of wacky technique of having guest celebrities step in at odd points to explain things to the audience, I think, really works--- both in terms of actually getting our attention and adding some much needed humor.
This is definitely a risk-taking movie and, unlike the risks that the Wall Street parasites took--- this risk pays off big. Brilliant, thought-provoking, a major contribution to the public dialogue about the future and direction of this country and our world.… Expand
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knowmoviesnoseMar 30, 2016
This movie has a little bit of everything... and everybody - if you like all-star casts - but most importantly, is it the most entertaining of educations in recent history and an ongoing market travesty that everyone needs to be made at leastThis movie has a little bit of everything... and everybody - if you like all-star casts - but most importantly, is it the most entertaining of educations in recent history and an ongoing market travesty that everyone needs to be made at least somewhat aware. This movie takes complex terms and issues, and not only puts them in laymen terms, but uses pictographs, definitions, literally spelled out for you on screen, the most gorgeous, well-known celebrities from all venues to break down those terms for you in a different market altogether, i.e. the food industry or gambling in Las Vegas on the odds, etc., and that's just the side show. Everyone can find a piece of themselves in the oddities in one of these major characters that represent real people who happened to foresee the bubble before it happened. A relationship between the way the world has changed within us and, in this particular, financially, is so gripping that we all find ourselves helplessly watching, relating, and needing to know how this all happened in greater detail. No, it's not a movie that makes us want to rejoice; it's a sobering look into the future, and I find that, in a word, hopeful, because knowledge is power. Don't throw this one out of your mind as the credits roll... let it seep in, and take you where it will...… Expand
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VadertimeAug 29, 2016
If you haven't figured it out, this movie has to do investors and hedge fund players who figure out that the housing bubble is based on a series of scams and they bet against the housing market. It's a marvelously well done film and goes intoIf you haven't figured it out, this movie has to do investors and hedge fund players who figure out that the housing bubble is based on a series of scams and they bet against the housing market. It's a marvelously well done film and goes into some depth on how the scams were created, perpetuated and eventually self-destructed, much like a ponzi scheme. All the actors are superb, especially the character played by Steve Carell. It's just a really good movie, which captures you in the first 5 minutes and doesn't let go until the very end.… Expand
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AndrewLambertApr 13, 2016
Intelligent, superbly stylish and most of all hilarious, The Big Short is a triumph for its outstanding cast and a game changer for director Adam McKay.
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pureshoresMar 25, 2016
Okay I admit I didn't really get the whole housing mortgage crisis. Yes, even with Margot Robbie and Selena Gomez helping out, it was just too complex for me. And maybe that's where the problem started for me. Otherwise everything else wereOkay I admit I didn't really get the whole housing mortgage crisis. Yes, even with Margot Robbie and Selena Gomez helping out, it was just too complex for me. And maybe that's where the problem started for me. Otherwise everything else were good though I feel Christian Bale was a little underused. Maybe he's better when exchanging lines with an ensemble versus on his own.… Expand
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ViharTancosApr 18, 2016
Smart ,educating , brilliant i love a whole of it.
Perfectly describe the human nature how colourful if the money and power walking into the picture and how lazy as well if they feel safe.
Of course i learned a lot what exactly happened back then.
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superbatJun 6, 2021
The Big Short is a witty and engaging movie which tells the true story of the individuals who were able to predict the collapse of the housing market that resulted in the Great Recession. It's not a movie for everyone; the financialThe Big Short is a witty and engaging movie which tells the true story of the individuals who were able to predict the collapse of the housing market that resulted in the Great Recession. It's not a movie for everyone; the financial terminology (which is an integral part of the storyline) may be difficult to understand. Even so, it's still a thoroughly entertaining movie driven by its compelling screenplay and stellar performances, particularly from Steve Carrell, Ryan Gosling, and Christian Bale.… Expand
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JyroJyroAug 3, 2017
This is a brilliant biographical comedy-drama, with all 4 main actors working well to provide an entertaining narrative to the 2007/2008 financial crisis. Funny, shocking and provocative in all the right places.
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o___0Aug 17, 2016
Though the film tests the limits of its genre effectively, one leaves wondering whether a documentary on these real-life events would have been more entertaining and enlightening.

By breaking the fourth wall, the movie sneaks in importantThough the film tests the limits of its genre effectively, one leaves wondering whether a documentary on these real-life events would have been more entertaining and enlightening.

By breaking the fourth wall, the movie sneaks in important information and cheekily establishes a rapport with the viewer. For instance, the film eschews tedious and unrealistic expository dialogue in favor of mini-explanations by celebrities. When something particularly cinematic happens, Ryan Gosling addresses the viewer and tells us whether it did or did not actually happen. Despite the seriousness of the topic, these techniques create a light-hearted tone.

But despite the recent flood of biopics and based-on-a-true-story films, the dramatization of this story does not strike the viewer as the most effective narrative choice. If Gosling needs to reveal to us what is real and what is dramatized, wouldn’t it be more to the point if it were...all real? And wouldn’t the strange cameos be rendered unnecessary if the movie found a way to explain key points in a way that wasn’t condescending? If nothing visually interesting is truly happening in the narrative (thus the need to add objectified women as eye-candy), why did they think reenacting these scenes would be cinematic at all? Most vexingly, the genre has an obsession with nailing its characters’ idiosyncrasies as if to prove that it’s done its homework. Though each character in this film is undoubtedly eccentric, attempts to characterize them quickly become boring and seem two-dimensional - particularly because none of the five main characters are developed enough to be likable.

One of the praises of the movie is its ability to inform while entertaining. However, documentaries like “Enron: the Smartest Guys in the Room”, “We’re Not Broke”, and “Inside Job” have proven highly informative as well as engrossing. The subject matter - that of the largest legal robbery of American taxpayers in recent history, and the men who figured it all out - is exciting enough to carry a movie that doesn’t condescend to its viewers, endorse sexism, or invent narrative fluff.… Expand
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alejandro970Jan 14, 2017
A poker of aces -Bale, Carell, Gosling and Pitt- in the roles of the harbingers of doom whom predicted the financial catasthrope of 2008. The info talking may be confusing for the rookies but not boring. A shall to see.
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filmboy23Nov 2, 2016
The Big Short is smart, funny, timely, detailed, well-acted, confidently directed and delightfully unconventional. It's a relevant piece of filmmaking that demands multiple viewings.
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ThreeboxIndoorsDec 22, 2016
The Big Short manages to make me care about a subject i have litterally no interest in whatsoever: Banking. This movie has lots of numbers and a complicated and precisely detailed plot that will bore some unless its presented in anThe Big Short manages to make me care about a subject i have litterally no interest in whatsoever: Banking. This movie has lots of numbers and a complicated and precisely detailed plot that will bore some unless its presented in an entertaining way - And it is. Completely random famous celebrity cameo's come out of nowhere and explain certain things to us. However i felt that The Big Short did try maybe a little too hard to dumb it down for viewers. But one thing for sure is that the cast is AMAZING. Steve Carell, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling whose character although well-acted and entertaining just felt like he was there to be the narrator. He breaks the fourth wall a lot, and so do a lot of other characters. Sometimes it works but not always.
My biggest flaw would be the direction; It has a documentary-style, and is designed to look unproffesional. Sometimes it works really well in movies like City Of God, and here it does work at times, but overall it just got on my nerves and felt a little gimmicky.
Overall i thought The Big Short was a very good movie that made me care about banking while watching it. It's quite entertaining and has a magnificent cast, and i'm going to give it an 8/10.… Expand
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VirgonoShakaMay 26, 2018
The big short presents a difficult subject and instead of making a documentary, it transforms it into a very unusual self awared comedy that makes you laugh at the absurdity and then choke because you know that this is real life. It has someThe big short presents a difficult subject and instead of making a documentary, it transforms it into a very unusual self awared comedy that makes you laugh at the absurdity and then choke because you know that this is real life. It has some great performances and some very intelligent scenes, and it conveys it's subject very efficiently. It's not for everyone, I'll say that, because it really doesn't follow the traditional style of films, but it is definitely worth a watch.… Expand
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BroyaxJan 10, 2017
Je ne sais pas quoi penser de ce film. J'ai la tête farcie de cette chiasse à "traders", de leurs montages financiers à la mords-moi-le-zob et je me disais par devers moi que faire un film de 3h là-dessus, c'est un peu fort de café. Or, il seJe ne sais pas quoi penser de ce film. J'ai la tête farcie de cette chiasse à "traders", de leurs montages financiers à la mords-moi-le-zob et je me disais par devers moi que faire un film de 3h là-dessus, c'est un peu fort de café. Or, il se trouve que le "Big Short" ne fait "qu'environ" 2h : c'est trop, beaucoup trop.

Malgré les métaphores pour nous expliquer toutes les magouilles, on est pas sûr de tout comprendre mais ne vous en faites pas, ma petite dame (la ménagère de moins de 50 ans, cela va sans dire) ils n'y comprennent rien non plus. Ou du moins, c'est ce qu'ils s'efforcent de nous faire comprendre, car à menteur, menteur et demi.

Après un tel film auquel on doit reconnaître à tout le moins son taux assez élevé de dénonciation des bâtards de la maille et pourquoi pas, d'insurrection morale légitime, on n'a qu'une envie : prendre son 4x4 et défoncer la première agence venue. Mais ne le faites pas, il s'agit d'une vue de l'esprit et ce serait faire le lit rampant de l'extrême-gauche et autres anarcho-gauchistes : des deux maux, autant choisir le moindre, car on sait les dégâts du stalino-communisme.

Le film n'est pas du tout une comédie mais parvient malgré sa densité qui veut nous noyer dans les affres de la délinquance boursière à conserver un ton cynique et désabusé du début à la fin, grâce aux acteurs qui donnent le meilleur d'eux-mêmes -même Brad Pitre et c'est à souligner, s'avère supportable en fin de compte (!). Gosling, Bale et Farrell forment en tout cas un trio de choc.

On se sent un peu abruti, énervé, révolté et dépité à l'issue de ce festival de magouillage pyramidal, une impression somme toute (!) désagréable : j'aurais préféré plus de verve et de satire, histoire d'en rire un peu, sans doute parce que je reste à mon insu un con de consommateur capitaliste.… Expand
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JLuis_001Sep 6, 2017
It is necessary to specify that The Big Short, is an excellent film, but a film that needs an audience with a certain degree of culture and education, believe me it does, because otherwise you won't understand and thereby judging the movie byIt is necessary to specify that The Big Short, is an excellent film, but a film that needs an audience with a certain degree of culture and education, believe me it does, because otherwise you won't understand and thereby judging the movie by their lack of understanding is the worst offense you can do to this fine work.

The Big Short is a film that deserves to be seen.… Expand
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FilipeNetoJan 16, 2021
The economic crisis from 2008 to 2012 is something we all remember. More or less, most people in the US and Europe suffered with that. The film focuses entirely on the way it all started: the American housing bubble, the way greedy banks wereThe economic crisis from 2008 to 2012 is something we all remember. More or less, most people in the US and Europe suffered with that. The film focuses entirely on the way it all started: the American housing bubble, the way greedy banks were ignoring danger signals in order not to compromise profits, and the way a very small group of economists and speculators realized, with some time to prepare themselves, what would happen, and the repercussions that such a big bubble would have for the whole world.

The film is good, but it is very complex and on a theme that will not please everyone. The economy, with all its own professional slang, is not something that comes to our mind when we think of entertainment. Even so, the script did an excellent job by trying to create a story over a seemingly indigestible topic and making a remarkable effort to explain everything in an easy-to-understand way. The subplots have been used very well and help to make the film appear to have more stories to tell than it actually has.

The cast is good and full of actors that we easily recognize from other works. For me, the two most notable artists present here are Christian Bale and Steve Carrell. Both did good jobs, giving life to two economists portrayed in an unorthodox way: one is an amateur drummer and an unconditional hard rock fan; the other is conflicted and easily gets into trouble and arguments. Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt also did a good job on this film, although their characters are relatively unremarkable.

Technically, the film has immense quality points: it has a good cinematography, with well-achieved colors and excellent light. The sets and costumes do not disappoint, but neither are they surprising. The pace of the film is relatively fast and the feeling that prevails is that it is necessary to review some parts of the film to fully understand what is going on.… Expand
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wevertonaguiiarMay 17, 2019
Uma história um pouco batida, mas bem abordada aqui. É difícil unir tantos elementos e personagens sem perder o foco, mas o diretor consegue. Em alguns momentos o filme fica bem confuso, mesmo com as divertidas explicações. No geral, é um bomUma história um pouco batida, mas bem abordada aqui. É difícil unir tantos elementos e personagens sem perder o foco, mas o diretor consegue. Em alguns momentos o filme fica bem confuso, mesmo com as divertidas explicações. No geral, é um bom entretenimento, que, ao mesmo tempo, nos faz questionar pelo menos um pouco o sistema econômico em que vivemos.… Expand
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All_ButTrU4Aug 14, 2022
With amazing cast, true story spun in a bit of comic way. Keeps the viewer entertained and interested until the very end.the direction is brilliant, and Christian Bale's performance is outstanding. I think this movie is an example of how theWith amazing cast, true story spun in a bit of comic way. Keeps the viewer entertained and interested until the very end.the direction is brilliant, and Christian Bale's performance is outstanding. I think this movie is an example of how the way you tell a story is as important as the story itself.… Expand
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o_retyAug 23, 2020
Solid, but modern. All the usual suspects are present. A hip editing - check, 4th wall-braking winks - check, non-existent story/characters - check. The theme is both interesting and important, but all you're gonna get is only a slick, MTVSolid, but modern. All the usual suspects are present. A hip editing - check, 4th wall-braking winks - check, non-existent story/characters - check. The theme is both interesting and important, but all you're gonna get is only a slick, MTV treatment of it.… Expand
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MahmusSep 25, 2020
I love how this movie tries to dumb down the complicated ecomics to the point of literally using Jenga blocks to explain them and I still have no **** idea what anyone's talking about. It's like I'm watching Primer all over again.

This movieI love how this movie tries to dumb down the complicated ecomics to the point of literally using Jenga blocks to explain them and I still have no **** idea what anyone's talking about. It's like I'm watching Primer all over again.

This movie really creates a sense of impendending doom, and I really like how it gets more and more serious as it goes on. The editing is incredibly jarring but feels very on purpose.

All the actors are great here, especially Steve Carrell. He's the best of cast. Brad Pitt in this film is a 2020 mood. Christian Bale is my spirit animal. Ryan Goslin reminded me of Jeff Winger from Community for some reason. He pretty much calls the audience a little **** for the whole movie and honestly, I'm ok with that… Expand
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master_seboJun 14, 2020
The Big Short is a good movie transposition of the homonymous book written by Michael Lewis, which I read before watching the movie itself. I think that, despite an overall well performing cast, that successfully mirrors the personalities ofThe Big Short is a good movie transposition of the homonymous book written by Michael Lewis, which I read before watching the movie itself. I think that, despite an overall well performing cast, that successfully mirrors the personalities of the eccentric characters depicted in Lewis's original story, there are some flaws related to the evolution of the plot, and the progressive disclosure of Wall Street's fraudulent system: some details are left apart (I'm referring to what happened to Househould, or the first Ninety's bubble that involved Eisman/Baum); CDS and CDO are explained only superficially, and if the audience is not informed of the fact that the subprime mortgage system pivoted on palming responsibility off investment banks' clients, something may not balance. The epilogue is quite weak too, and doesn't fully stress the repercussion of the collapse of Wall Street on the individuals (not only the common people, but those who detained actions and titles in the failed banks). However, a good point has to be given on the "performing" part: Gosling was superb in interpreting Lippmann/Vennett, and the same can be said to Steve Carell and Christian Bale. Definitely suggested.… Expand
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MattKingsburyJun 8, 2020
A thoroughly entertaining film that is equally as smart as it is witty. Every member of the ensemble cast is strong, and the film manages to make the concepts about which it is written easy to comprehend and yet still engaging to the viewer.A thoroughly entertaining film that is equally as smart as it is witty. Every member of the ensemble cast is strong, and the film manages to make the concepts about which it is written easy to comprehend and yet still engaging to the viewer. Not once did I feel confused about the subject matter. The film effectively portrays the true horrors that occurred during the 2008 crash, perfectly balancing its humorous and serious tones.… Expand
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sashaharaJun 19, 2020
The best financial movie ever! It just shows how the current system is a joke and the government even bigger.
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MrPajamasJul 17, 2022
It's a cool film, but I think it will only attract a certain audience, namely people who know economics and understand the concepts of this topic. I got lost in it myself a few times, although it's cool that the film tries to explain some ofIt's a cool film, but I think it will only attract a certain audience, namely people who know economics and understand the concepts of this topic. I got lost in it myself a few times, although it's cool that the film tries to explain some of the ambiguities in a slightly funny way. Still, it's quite a mess. That's all there is to it. So if you know your stuff and are interested in what was going on in the world economy at the time, then a cool movie for you. For others, I would rather not recommend it. I, although I didn't know my way around here and there, was quite entertained and for me a good film.… Expand
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AJ_13Aug 29, 2021
Fun, unique and, above all, necessary. Depicts greatly what happened during the 00's. Really good film and sound editing.
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Vi_joeOct 7, 2021
The style of this movie threw me off but at the same time it gave a personal feel. I got the feeling that they were trying to expose the crisis of 2008. Appreciate the variety in characters.
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JimmySpeakerDec 13, 2021
The Big Short is a film that has me torn as a critic since my first time watching. Incredible cinematography and an all-star cast are accompanied by a film that feels a little tiring to watch at times, leaving you waiting for the climax againThe Big Short is a film that has me torn as a critic since my first time watching. Incredible cinematography and an all-star cast are accompanied by a film that feels a little tiring to watch at times, leaving you waiting for the climax again and again. From a cinematic standpoint, I feel as though it relies on the all-star quality cast too much at times, with Bale, Gosling, Pitt, and particularly Carell providing excellent performances. I'm a fan of Adam McKay, particularly his strategy for cinematography and design. However, unlike my support for the pacing of later film Vice, there were times where I (an avid "fan" of investing, the stock market, economics) was hoping the film would push the pace. Timing aside, The Big Short is both one of the greatest finance films of all time, as well as one of the greatest films of 2015.… Expand
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AgentLviJul 9, 2023
Decent movie. The story is so --so, scoring is great, visual is decent, and the voice is also great
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I_like_planesAug 18, 2022
The movie was incredible. It took an extremely complex financial crisis that changed the world as we know it and explained it in an easy way while keeping it really entertained. The separation fo 4 parts were well done especially theThe movie was incredible. It took an extremely complex financial crisis that changed the world as we know it and explained it in an easy way while keeping it really entertained. The separation fo 4 parts were well done especially the screenplay considering how there were 4 and they managed to keep us hooked up to the main 3. The acting too was incredible and the casting was spot on. However many parts were just left behind and it may have felt over-complicated in many scenes for an average joe even with the explanations (which were needed :)). But other than the minor flaws took a complex concept into a great movie. Well done… Expand
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mawwexJul 19, 2023
perfect casting i loved it sm. ryan gosling with a tan and a diff hair color always looks funny.
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