The Wolf of Wall Street
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: December 25, 2013
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Groovy_IanFeb 16, 2014
The Wolf of Wall Street is one of the best films I've seen this year and its the only movie I've seen this year. The Wolf of Wall Street is 3 hours long but it kept me invested throughout the film, and i think that Leo DiCaprio will mostThe Wolf of Wall Street is one of the best films I've seen this year and its the only movie I've seen this year. The Wolf of Wall Street is 3 hours long but it kept me invested throughout the film, and i think that Leo DiCaprio will most likely win the oscar this year, with the help of Martin Scrocese's script being near flawless and with his direction making it another plus.… Expand
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DanielleroboFeb 16, 2014
Sublime performance from all the cast. Newcomer Margot Robbie is gorgeous throughout, and a very funny supporting role from Jonah Hill who has come a long way since Superbad!
But you cannot ignore the great man that is Leo DiCaprio, he isSublime performance from all the cast. Newcomer Margot Robbie is gorgeous throughout, and a very funny supporting role from Jonah Hill who has come a long way since Superbad!
But you cannot ignore the great man that is Leo DiCaprio, he is amazing in everything he is in. And for me, this character was so different for him compared to anything else we've seen him in. He's funny, outrageous and shocking. Fell in love with the bad boy, one again.
Only negative was that I got a numb bum watching it. But i am desperate to see it again.… Expand
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Compi24Feb 16, 2014
As charmingly flippant and despicably hilarious as its eponymous protagonist, "The Wolf Of Wall Street" is a freakishly entertaining filmic experience, marking Scorsese's unshakably firm grasp on brilliant filmmaking.
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BKMFeb 11, 2014
Martin Scorsese takes a sledgehammer approach to this over the top indictment of Wall Street by presenting three hours worth of sex, drugs, booze, greed and generally repulsive behavior. It's never a boring viewing experience, but it's notMartin Scorsese takes a sledgehammer approach to this over the top indictment of Wall Street by presenting three hours worth of sex, drugs, booze, greed and generally repulsive behavior. It's never a boring viewing experience, but it's not exactly saying anything new or insightful either. The Wolf and his minions have no moral center and no souls to boot. Welcome to the new American dream.… Expand
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python2000Feb 10, 2014
This is definitely not Martin Scorsese's most sophisticated movie and also far from the best. But I had a very good time when watching it and was consistently entertained. All of the cast give good performances, Leonardo Di Caprio especiallyThis is definitely not Martin Scorsese's most sophisticated movie and also far from the best. But I had a very good time when watching it and was consistently entertained. All of the cast give good performances, Leonardo Di Caprio especially as the central character Jordan Belfort AKA the Wolf of Wall Street, and Jonah Hill is surprisingly good in one of his first non comedic roles. However the main and most obvious reason why The Wolf of Wall Street is so entertaining is because of how outlandish and crazy close to every scene is. In places you almost forget that it's based on true events. From the immature conversation between Belfort and his mentor, played brilliantly by Matthew McConaughey, to the hilarious but quite juvenile night where Di Caprio and Hill get the strongest high known to man, it is ridiculously entertaining. And also worryingly enjoyable due to the extreme amount of sex, nudity, violence and drugs much like the far wittier 2013 movie Don Jon. Overall The Wolf of Wall Street will keep you interested through its whole runtime despite it being 3 hours long, but may repel some more sensitive viewers due to its mature content.… Expand
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pvtoneillFeb 9, 2014
Best film to come out of Hollywood since American Psycho. This is a great film that My fraternity brother and I reference constantly. Di Caprio put throwing lobsters at feds on my bucket list. This movie summaries the American Dream, andBest film to come out of Hollywood since American Psycho. This is a great film that My fraternity brother and I reference constantly. Di Caprio put throwing lobsters at feds on my bucket list. This movie summaries the American Dream, and showcases the problem with new money.… Expand
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AxgrinderFeb 7, 2014
Wolf of Wall Street is one of my top 3 picks for most over-rated movie of the year (after Inside Llewyn Davis and Fruitvale Station). It’s a portrayal of Wall Street in the 1980’s. If you were alive and over 18 back then you already know thisWolf of Wall Street is one of my top 3 picks for most over-rated movie of the year (after Inside Llewyn Davis and Fruitvale Station). It’s a portrayal of Wall Street in the 1980’s. If you were alive and over 18 back then you already know this was a time of excess, immorality and corruption. Scorsese presents all this in truly over-the-top fashion, while offering no insight or enlightenment about any of it. At 3 hours, the movie is way, way too long. It drags, in part, because several scenes are repeated over and over. The movie also borrows heavily from previous Scorsese movies, especially Goodfellas, and you may find yourself saying, “I’ve seen this before.” What Wolf lacks in originality, Scorsese tries to make up for through excess. Despite lots of beautiful naked women, Scorsese amps the level of cursing, drug use and orgies to the point where it actually becomes boring and monotonous. Impossible, you say? I wish! Still want to see this move, but need an excuse? Thinking of playing the “my girlfriend is a Leonardo DiCaprio fan” card? Don’t, she’s going to be disappointed, too. Leo’s not very sexy when he’s on Quaaludes (frequently) or when he’s repeatedly cheating on his wives (constantly). Whether you’re male or female, it’s hard to feel much affinity with DiCaprio’s character (Jordan Belfort) and DiCaprio’s acting, while physical in nature (think Matthew Perry-The Whole Nine Yards), isn’t compelling. Jonah Hill’s portrayal of Donnie Azoff provides some laughs, but ultimately his character isn’t very likeable either. The movie is so uninspiring the only thoughts it provokes are along the lines of, “If I had that much money, there’s no way I would have screwed things up so badly.” This movie is for hard-core Scorsese fans only.… Expand
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poewilsonFeb 6, 2014
Scorsese does what Scorese does best. He approaches his pieces with out a filter and this concept has almost always worked for him, however in trying to allow the viewer to see the type of sleaze that comes from wall street, he has achievedScorsese does what Scorese does best. He approaches his pieces with out a filter and this concept has almost always worked for him, however in trying to allow the viewer to see the type of sleaze that comes from wall street, he has achieved his goal but in that same fragile second repulsed the viewer in such away that they end up demonizing the film instead of the characters with in.
DiCaprio gives a standard performance, but offers nothing new. Jonah Hill's performance proves he is growing even if the character he is forced to portray is two dimensional.
The poe scale:
Acting: 1.5/2
Cinematography: 1.5/2
Editing: 1.5/2
Effects and Design 1.5/2
Writing: 1/2… Expand
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wvmoviefanFeb 5, 2014
This film was a wild ride until it became too long and lost me completely. The turning point was the exit from the country club....how could he crawl out to a car with no one seeing.....been to many upscale clubs and they're NEVER leftThis film was a wild ride until it became too long and lost me completely. The turning point was the exit from the country club....how could he crawl out to a car with no one seeing.....been to many upscale clubs and they're NEVER left totally unattended. Guess Scorsese fell so in love with his character that it blinded him to the "real" he'd been trying to document. What the film did, however, was restore my faith in DiCaprio's acting ability. He was great in This Boy's Life, Grape, earlier works but then he just started appearing. This film demonstrates his range and showcases once more how talented he is.… Expand
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follyFeb 5, 2014
created acct just for this movie. wow I was so bored! I went with friends so I didn't walk out but truly we just waited it out because we were too nice to leave. That was truly a few hrs of my life wasted.. This was a slow moving nocreated acct just for this movie. wow I was so bored! I went with friends so I didn't walk out but truly we just waited it out because we were too nice to leave. That was truly a few hrs of my life wasted.. This was a slow moving no plot porno flick. I truly wonder what they spent money on while making it maybe the drugs they were using or the food? I was truly amazed that this movie couldn't have been made for around 30k ok they did have to pay the stars. I'm simply amazed that there is not one funny or intense scene it is just boring boring dullness better off to go see a real porno movie with a little plot.… Expand
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RunicDragonsFeb 5, 2014
I went to the theaters to see this movie with my friend the other day. It's a good movie, and the acting was brilliant, especially Leonardo, which usually delivers with his strong performance.
The issue I had with this movie, however, isI went to the theaters to see this movie with my friend the other day. It's a good movie, and the acting was brilliant, especially Leonardo, which usually delivers with his strong performance.
The issue I had with this movie, however, is that it is too long, there's way too many sex/drug scenes than necessary, and swears are said in every damn sentence.

I do feel like this movie is a little overrated, and in my opinion, Martin's best film is still The Departed.… Expand
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DAC1984Feb 4, 2014
Went to see this film expecting to hate it, mainly because of the subject matter. But both myself and my friend couldn't find fault with it. It was long, but it warranted it. It had us laughing and gasping in equal measure. This has to winWent to see this film expecting to hate it, mainly because of the subject matter. But both myself and my friend couldn't find fault with it. It was long, but it warranted it. It had us laughing and gasping in equal measure. This has to win awards. One of Leonardo DiCaprio's best performances. The whole cast are excellent.… Expand
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GMaj777Feb 4, 2014
How anyone doesn't rate this film 9 or 10 is beyond me. It's only downside is that it is 3 hours long. It is an action, sex filled masterclass however and the 3 hours fly by. Scene after scene is directed brilliantly. Leonardo Di CaprioHow anyone doesn't rate this film 9 or 10 is beyond me. It's only downside is that it is 3 hours long. It is an action, sex filled masterclass however and the 3 hours fly by. Scene after scene is directed brilliantly. Leonardo Di Caprio plays, for me, his best role to date. His acting along with his co-stars is first class. Its also laugh out loud funny. A must see.… Expand
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voidersFeb 4, 2014
Worst movie ever! First, that film is just a bad porn.
I just cant belive in 80% of the story. Leonardo di Caprio is an amazing actor, and this movie has others good actors.
But the story is just stupid and crazy. Is just an amendedWorst movie ever! First, that film is just a bad porn.
I just cant belive in 80% of the story. Leonardo di Caprio is an amazing actor, and this movie has others good actors.

But the story is just stupid and crazy. Is just an amended biografy of a thief. I was count down the time to the end.

The movie show like crime is good and funny! No sense.… Expand
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Leo9127Feb 3, 2014
This is one of favorite movies of the year, Scorsese, and DiCaprio do it again, telling the story of notorious Wall Street bad boy Jordan Belfort, who is played perfectly by DiCaprio, and chronicles his rise, and fall, now this movie is notThis is one of favorite movies of the year, Scorsese, and DiCaprio do it again, telling the story of notorious Wall Street bad boy Jordan Belfort, who is played perfectly by DiCaprio, and chronicles his rise, and fall, now this movie is not for everybody, if you don't like drugs, swear words, and sex then stay the hell away from this, still this is one of the year's finest.… Expand
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TerenceYiboFeb 3, 2014
史上最疯狂电影，典型的斯科塞斯风，黑色幽默＋社会讽刺＋真实还原，迪卡普里奥贡献了他生涯的最佳表演，同时乔纳希尔和马修麦康纳表演惊艳！3小时行云流水超级流畅，故事精彩，配乐超赞，剪辑风格超赞，实打实的年度最佳影片。史上最疯狂电影，典型的斯科塞斯风，黑色幽默＋社会讽刺＋真实还原，迪卡普里奥贡献了他生涯的最佳表演，同时乔纳希尔和马修麦康纳表演惊艳！3小时行云流水超级流畅，故事精彩，配乐超赞，剪辑风格超赞，实打实的年度最佳影片。
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johnny99Feb 3, 2014
This is Black Comedy and very good at it. If nudity, drug taking plus disrespect to women, palsy sufferers, etc. worries you that much, don't go. Pick a Jane Austen film adaptation.

The movie has a message but if you need to think about itThis is Black Comedy and very good at it. If nudity, drug taking plus disrespect to women, palsy sufferers, etc. worries you that much, don't go. Pick a Jane Austen film adaptation.

The movie has a message but if you need to think about it by the end, then you need help. This is based on true events and the film follows the book in many scenes. So no point in saying it's vulgar, that is in many ways the point of the movie. If the story wasn't sensational and REAL, then the film would be meaningless.

On the negative side, I was disappointed that there was not more made of Jordan's personal relationship with his wife. Given the movie was half and hour too long it was probably not possible to fit anything else in.

Great film for those that like the dark arts......… Expand
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LibrarianscottFeb 2, 2014
We hated this movie. No likable characters. So slow. Not fun. The acting rang true, but everyone reacted the same exact way no matter what their background.
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J-VIkFeb 2, 2014
best film in years. it is really just a film you have to see. maybe you will not like it as much as i do, but it is defenitely a experience everyone should witness
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lpiedadFeb 2, 2014
Intense performance from the talented actor, Leonardo DiCaprio. Amazing direction from Martin Scorsese. The movie is a bit over the top but still a good movie overall.
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Wraithe1Jan 31, 2014
Let me start by saying that I am not historically a big fan of Dicaprio, but this film swayed me a little. He does such a great job of playing this slick, smart, motivated, yet completely morally bankrupt person. I simply had to bow down toLet me start by saying that I am not historically a big fan of Dicaprio, but this film swayed me a little. He does such a great job of playing this slick, smart, motivated, yet completely morally bankrupt person. I simply had to bow down to the man. It was a great performance in a leading roll. One of the best I've seen. I'm not exactly sure about how close to actual reality the movie's depiction was, but I found it entertaining nonetheless. No child under the age of 18 should EVER see this movie, but me and my wife enjoyed it.… Expand
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CinePlaceboJan 30, 2014
La última película del director Martín Scorsese, The Wolf of Wall Street comienza a ganar atención gracias a la extensa campaña de promoción en todos los países, reavivar el mito de no ganar el Oscar a mejor director y la extensa lista deLa última película del director Martín Scorsese, The Wolf of Wall Street comienza a ganar atención gracias a la extensa campaña de promoción en todos los países, reavivar el mito de no ganar el Oscar a mejor director y la extensa lista de vítores por su célebre producción. Una película que ha resultado no sólo un boom publicitario, sino que la gran mayoría de la crítica se ha volcado en exorbitantes calificativos dejándola en un pedestal del cual falta por discutir un poco más. Para leer más en cineplacebos.webnode.es… Expand
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MarmaladeOvenJan 30, 2014
It has humor, intelligence, and substance. This is a movie that feels as if you've just gotten off a roller-coaster ride; every twist and turn of the plot is memorable. This movie is unique in the sense that it shows the ugly parts of lifeIt has humor, intelligence, and substance. This is a movie that feels as if you've just gotten off a roller-coaster ride; every twist and turn of the plot is memorable. This movie is unique in the sense that it shows the ugly parts of life unflinchingly, and if you flinch from the reality of it, it feels as if you've just lost. Go back to your comfortable lie where everything is nice and just, as Belfort says in the film "go back to McDonalds, because that's where you belong.", meaning, if you want to live an honest life, go get an honest job and try to forget that there are people who are willing to cheat their way through life.… Expand
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mvoelckerJan 30, 2014
One of the best movies of the year, with amazing performances from DiCaprio and Jonah Hill and an a great script too. The movie is so long because it is a typical Scorsese movie, but with a lot of dirty and laughing scenes during it.
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van645Jan 29, 2014
The Wolf of Wall Street might have ended up being OK if it weren't for Martin Scorsese's lack of restraint. He somehow makes endless sex, drugs, violence, crime, etc. feel like sitting through a boring lecture. Three hours is most definitelyThe Wolf of Wall Street might have ended up being OK if it weren't for Martin Scorsese's lack of restraint. He somehow makes endless sex, drugs, violence, crime, etc. feel like sitting through a boring lecture. Three hours is most definitely WAY too long for any movie, especially this one. It was just scene after scene of the same thing. The acting, however, redeemed it a little, and there are a few genuinely funny moments throughout the film.… Expand
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SwatiJan 29, 2014
Martin Scorsese returns to showing us a debauched way of life which seems to be his favourite subject. There's plenty of parties, drugs, liquor and sex. Scorsese is the master of depicting the passage of time with imagery and voice-over.Martin Scorsese returns to showing us a debauched way of life which seems to be his favourite subject. There's plenty of parties, drugs, liquor and sex. Scorsese is the master of depicting the passage of time with imagery and voice-over.

The acting was splendid. DiCaprio nails the role of a free of concern stockbroker with more money than he can spend. Jonah Hill does a nice job as a supporting character. The remaining supporting cast, including Matthew McConaughey did wonderful jobs and true justice to their roles.

The message here is the same one Scorsese has already dealt with in Goodfellas. Then he followed a bunch of gangsters around as they rose and fell while they reaped what they sow. This time the main characters are a party loving horde of stockbrokers who swindle rich people out of their millions without anything weighing down on their conscience.

The subject matter was so intriguing, and Scorsese had so much to tell that I thought that the length was justified. When a movie does not drag for a moment despite going on for three hours, you have to admit that you were glad that it was this long. I'm sure it will be watched and re-watched by countless zealous fans of Scorsese for decades to come.

The time depicted is the 1980s. After a stock market crash, Jordan Belfort finds himself out of work. He builds from the scratch, hiring promising but uneducated good-for-nothings who make millions along with him. The trade is so lucrative it is unbelievable. But of course when you attract this much attention, there are bound to be people who would look into your life and try to find your weaknesses, which in this case were hunts for evidence which might prove that the wealth that Belfort has accumulated was acquired by illegal means. So ensues a game of wits where the FBI and the stockbrokers try to come out on top.

The tone is always light and humorous. Nigh a scene passes without being followed by a comical one cracking you up. Matthew McConaughey is the first one to show us what the movie would be like. That scene at the restaurant where he mentors Jordan on how to live his life was one of the best scenes. But the movie is replete with such memorable scenes. Both Jonah Hill and DiCaprio delivered such strong performances and were so funny that I couldn't help but applaud them for their efforts. I think they both deserve the nominations they have received at the Oscars.

There are more scenes of nudity and sex than I could count, but they were used with finesse. They never seemed lewd, although that word was passed around a lot. Everyone was fond of snorting cocaine. The level of partying displayed left me envious, which I think was the whole point. It had a purpose, which was to make us learn a lesson when the fates of these characters eventually catch up with them.

The first hour and a half was about nothing except for care-free sex, earning loads of money and taking in various drugs. I trusted Scorsese to change gears midway and he did exactly that. The movie became somewhat sober but still did not change the mood so much as I've seen in other movies which became atrocious the minute they became serious.

The characters clearly enjoyed their lives to the fullest. And when someone is having fun, you can't help but root for them when the bad guys (which might be the good ones in real life) seek to bring them down to their own level. It did feel like Scorsese was celebrating debauchery. But I think the ending was done pretty well and succeeded to show us what you get when you wrong someone.

I feel like Scorsese has created a great piece which will be admired in the coming years if not now. But yet I think the film lacked the greatness he achieved with his earlier films like Goodfellas and The Departed. But I might be wrong. Who knows how I'll feel about it if I watched it a couple of times more. It did feel like a film that wanted to achieve more hence the longer running time, and I could not put my finger on anything it messed up, so I might be feeling differently about it if I was asked in a few years' time. But this is Scorsese we're talking about. Even if he makes a film that people will jump to criticize, it's only because we have become accustomed to expect nothing less than greatness from him.… Expand
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wasimkhan258Jan 29, 2014
Martin Scorsese has the reputation of producing classics and just when you thought that he is done he came up with another classic called "WOLF OF THE WALL STREET".....
Leonardo DiCaprio gave his best performance till date and easily bestMartin Scorsese has the reputation of producing classics and just when you thought that he is done he came up with another classic called "WOLF OF THE WALL STREET".....
Leonardo DiCaprio gave his best performance till date and easily best performance of the year. Give him an OSCAR that he so much deserves. Jonah Hill was equally good as well......… Expand
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quincytheodoreJan 28, 2014
More than a cult or circus than white collar con one might expect, The Wolf of Wall Street is littered with endless profanity, excessive drug abuse and possibly censored fornication, and quite delightfully so. The movie sometimes usesMore than a cult or circus than white collar con one might expect, The Wolf of Wall Street is littered with endless profanity, excessive drug abuse and possibly censored fornication, and quite delightfully so. The movie sometimes uses sarcastic tone in light of its depravity, but occasionally turns rather dark on the almost veneered anti-heroes as they rise and fall by the riches. Acting is undeniably superb, especially from the lead Leonardo DiCaprio, it keeps the long movie, in which hours spent getting high on various substances, entertaining.

Story revolves around Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his motley crew as they strive for opulence in expense of everyone else. It's a very crude display of alcoholism and addiction, Belfort is often seen bragging of his own compulsion and the cast is portrayed high for majority of the movie. This is supposed to be satiric as the downfall eventually comes preceded by uncanny signs of mental decline, but the amount of exposure to substance consumption is staggering. This is also the case with the use of expletive; the movie has delivered words that are usually bleeped in spade. It's safe to say that it's been a long time a cinema movie spams such generous amount of profanity.

The whimsical focus does attract attention; it's more relatable with realistic, albeit harsh approach. Martin Scorsese is a master of the trade, he makes such gritty black comedy and the scenes, even though corrupted, have lively charm in them. It also sports more humor than most of his works. Leonardo DiCaprio brings a top notch performance; he has done everything that could be asked of him, perhaps more. At times he looks like a raging preacher driven by wealth, other times he drools uncontrollably in his inebriated state, making audience wonder if he's actually under influence.

Some of the better moments come as DiCaprio narrates them as Belfort. It's pretty insightful to the character and practically how a person would normally react. Cast does decent job, but aside Jonah Hill as Belfort's sloppy right hand, the rest of the firm is a bit one dimensional, amplified by the everlasting plague of being stoned to death. Margot Robbie as the love interest and sex icon is admittedly gorgeous; she brings a pint of silliness, but gives a quality performance on latter scenes.

The movie's three hours span is overly lengthy; I believe there are some debauchery acts that could be reduced, for repetition of people merrily intoxicated may overstay its welcome. For a comedy, it does provide some great chuckles along the way. Script and screenplay are certainly good, but it lacks the layers of deception, and substitutes or even ignores complex trickery with abundance of drug usage and sexual indulgence.… Expand
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lomdpJan 28, 2014
Awful. The plot could barely fill a 90-minute film, but Scorsese blows it up to 3 hours. About 2 hours are spent on portraying / celebrating the decadence of the main characters. The story is a boring sequence of cliches, the entire thing isAwful. The plot could barely fill a 90-minute film, but Scorsese blows it up to 3 hours. About 2 hours are spent on portraying / celebrating the decadence of the main characters. The story is a boring sequence of cliches, the entire thing is predictable from beginning to end, without ever having heard about the guy it's based on.

So, obviously it is going to score big at the Oscars.

Jonah Hill has a great performance, though.… Expand
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catcarloJan 28, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Per raccontare la vita sciagurata di Jordan Belfort, Scorsese recupera la struttura di uno dei suoi film migliori in assoluto, ‘Quei bravi ragazzi’. In entrambi i casi, alla base c’è la (auto)biografia del protagonista che racconta la propria parabola esistenziale senza risparmiarsi le peggiori abiezioni, ma lasciando una vaga sensazione di nostalgia per i giorni di gloria a dar l'impressione che il pentimento non sia proprio completo: la sceneggiatura (qui firmata da Terence Winter) la trasforma in un racconto in prima persona, con la voce sopra del protagonista che, d'ogni tanto, si rivolge direttamente allo spettatore guardando in macchina mentre attorno a lui la sua storia procede a ritmo adrenalinico, quell'adrenalina che – grazie ad abbondanti aiuti chimici – sostiene gli insaziabili personaggi che la popolano. Se Henry Hill aveva sempre voluto essere un gangster, Jordan Belfort ha come unico scopo i soldi a qualsiasi costo per fare la bella vita (non per niente, la sua ispirazione è stato il Gordon Gekko de ‘l'avidità è bella’ in ‘Wall Street’): entrambi verranno fregati, alla fine, dalla sensazione di onnipotenza che un'impunità troppo prolungata procura loro, oltre alla perdita del controllo dovuta ai troppi stupefacenti. Belfort è un ingordo: di sesso, alcool, droga e, ovviamente, del denaro che serve a comprarli. Forte di una grande capacità di venditore con un tappeto sullo stomaco, inizia a piazzare titoli spazzatura a sprovveduti piccoli investitori confidando sulla magnetica attrattiva che i soldi facili hanno su chiunque: quando, dal piccolo gruppo di disperati che ha raccolto, la sua società inizia a diventare una potenza grazie anche a commissioni salatissime, comincia una caccia all'investitore istituzionale e, da una posizione in bilico su ciò che è consentito, ci si inoltra sempre più nei territori dell'illegalità, inevitabile calamita per l'attenzione dei federali che - un po’ per testardaggine, un po’ per fortuna – finiranno per incastrarlo. Varie critiche sono piovute sul film perché non mostra le conseguenze delle azioni del protagonista e della sua società, soprattutto per quanto riguarda la gente che ha distrutto i propri risparmi inseguendo i sogni di ricchezza promessi da un pugno di truffatori senza scrupoli: sarebbe però stato uscire dal seminato del racconto, tanto più che, dalle loro azioni, si capisce benissimo che genere di persone fossero Jordan e compagnia (se non bastasse la brutale spiegazione su come funziona il brokeraggio affidata al trasformista McConaughey poco dopo l'inizio). Il giudizio su di loro è difatti spietato, un gruppo di persone moralmente abiette, pronte a bruciare le montagne di soldi malamente fatti in orge propulse da quantità industriali di droghe: i rapporti sessuali, anche di gruppo, e gli intossicamenti vari si sprecano – compreso un corso in Quaalude per chi si fosse perso quello nei romanzi di Ellroy – e non stupisce allora che il film abbia una produzione indipendente, lontana dagli studios. Di questa bella gente, Belfort è il leader assoluto, un avido e spietato bastardo dentro che distorce il mito, molto statunitense, dell'uomo che si è fatto da sé, ma che è una sorta di dio per chi lavora per lui e ne condivide gli ‘ideali’. Interessato solo a se stesso, non si limita a fregare gli sconosciuti clienti, ma chiunque gli stia intorno se solo c'è da guadagnarci in qualche modo: ovviamente fedifrago nei confronti delle due mogli (anche se la seconda ha le mirabili fattezze di Margit Robbie) e, infine, disposto a tradire i suoi soci per scampare una pena ben più dura dei tre anni che gli vengono comminati. Nei suoi panni, DiCaprio – che è stato il motore del progetto – è semplicemente perfetto, dando un'ulteriore testimonianza di una maturazione attoriale ormai compiuta: non da meno è il resto dello smisurato cast, nel quale non si può non sottolineare la bravura di Jonah Hill nei rotondi, esagitati panni del sodale di sempre Donnie. Scorsese racconta le loro avventure puntando sul registro dell'ironia acida piuttosto che su quello del dramma, tenendo alto il ritmo grazie alla serrata scrittura di Winter (sulla quale gli attori sono stati spesso liberi di improvvisare) e a scelte visive che sanno colpire per la loro efficacia, a partire dalla decisione di utilizzare un montaggio irregolare e lenti anamorfiche (la fotografia è di Rodrigo Prieto) quando i personaggi, e in particolare Jordan, sono strafatti. Ne escono così numerose scene da ricordare, ad esempio quando Belfort incontra per la prima volta l'agente Denham (Kyle Chandler) a bordo del proprio yacht oppure tutto il lungo episodio dello sballo da Quaalude. Quest'ultimo dà anche lustro a una terza ora complessivamente più debole e faticosa delle due, al limite della perfezione, che la hanno preceduta: una perdita di ritmo che abbassa di qualche decimale il giudizio complessivo anche per colpa della sconcertante banalità dell'episodio ‘italiano’ .… Expand
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netflicJan 27, 2014
The movie has been nominated for Oscar in at least 5 categories including Best Film, Best Director (Martin Scorsese) and Best Leading Actor (Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort, a New York stock broker).

To be honest, I am not a big fan ofThe movie has been nominated for Oscar in at least 5 categories including Best Film, Best Director (Martin Scorsese) and Best Leading Actor (Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort, a New York stock broker).

To be honest, I am not a big fan of either Scorsese or DiCaprio, but after having seen this movie I completely agree that they deserve these nominations.
The movie is based on Belfort's memoirs that he published as a book with the same name.
This is Belfort's story of rise and fall. He created a brokerage company from scratch and made many millions of dollars utilizing a few dirty schemes and human desire to get rich fast.

He was investigated by FBI, tried and found guilty. While doing his time he decided to write this book.
The movie is criticized by many people to have too much sex, drug abuse and vulgarity. In my opinion, it is done extremely well and is thought provoking. A bit too long though.… Expand
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calumbrattJan 27, 2014
Maybe the characters aren't compelling or over magnified, but that's not the message or theme of the film. Three hours feels like 30 minutes in this fast paced truly satisfying Scorcesse dark comedy. The casting was excellent, the actingMaybe the characters aren't compelling or over magnified, but that's not the message or theme of the film. Three hours feels like 30 minutes in this fast paced truly satisfying Scorcesse dark comedy. The casting was excellent, the acting exceptional,and, well. Nothing but directive perfection is expected and delivered from Mr Scorcesse. This is possibly Leonardo's most solid performance, along with Jonah Hill, whose lovable charisma radiates more and more each cameo and main role appearance, With notable appearances from revered actors such as Rob Reiner. The film follows the working life (initially) of a young, ambitious Jordan Belfort. Appearing as a 'straight arrow' at first, the money churning capitalist machine that is wall street consumes Belfort and all of he's decency, with assistance from Donnie (Hill) and Mark, (McConaughey) becomes a money hungry despicable and sometimes animalistic creature. The film is a modern classic in my humble opinion, a masterpiece, with not one dull moment. It has Oscar written all over it, for DiCaprio at the very least.… Expand
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TheRealMcLeanJan 27, 2014
An overall fantastic film, that is ruined by moments of needless, over the top excess, that seems to steal the viewer away from the mostly excellent plot. Despite these moments, which mostly come towards the end of the film, (where it mainlyAn overall fantastic film, that is ruined by moments of needless, over the top excess, that seems to steal the viewer away from the mostly excellent plot. Despite these moments, which mostly come towards the end of the film, (where it mainly seems to fall apart and feel like the film never really decided upon its ending, resulting in a jumble of in effective twists and hollow moments), in most aspects, bar DiCaprio. DiCaprio never lets his role down once in the entire three hours and executes each scene perfectly. This film seems like a playground for DiCaprio to prove all he can to achieve that seriously deserved Oscar. For any issue there is with this film, Leo is not to blame and it is for him alone that this film will forever remain very memorable.… Expand
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WalterGiraoJan 26, 2014
Oh, was I expecting something totally different...

The Wolf of Wallstreet sells itself with this image of a fun, witty and well put together film with great lead actor and director. But in the end it`s yet another dumb gross humor messOh, was I expecting something totally different...

The Wolf of Wallstreet sells itself with this image of a fun, witty and well put together film with great lead actor and director. But in the end it`s yet another dumb gross humor mess with terrible pacing, scene after scene that goes nowhere, really long takes of Jonah hill "improvising"... I felt like watching another "the hangover" sequel.

I knew nothing about the book beforehand so i felt ripped off with what i got... just like DiCaprio's customers.… Expand
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captaindangerJan 26, 2014
Entertaining while you're watching it, but afterwards you ask yourself "Why the **** did I watch this movie?" Unrewarding, and all of the characters are dicks.
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FranzHcriticJan 26, 2014
While the narration and breaking the fourth wall inhibits weakness in the film, 'Wolf of Wall Street' is a repugnant recollection of one man and his journey through Wall Street, as he f**ks, drinks, snorts and smokes drugs, and cheats withWhile the narration and breaking the fourth wall inhibits weakness in the film, 'Wolf of Wall Street' is a repugnant recollection of one man and his journey through Wall Street, as he f**ks, drinks, snorts and smokes drugs, and cheats with the help of others. DiCaprio is well suited for the charismatic, fresh youg stockbroker Jordan Belfort, and Jonah Hill is hilarious as his weird and hard-partying accomplice. Both are the real threads in the film, although as a man, I couldn't look away from most scenes.… Expand
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MeaningfullJan 26, 2014
Now this is what you would call a true 3 hours attention magnet for people in reality with this world and anyone saying otherwise, they must be stuck up conservatives with their roots so deep into the ground, there's no way they'll ever seeNow this is what you would call a true 3 hours attention magnet for people in reality with this world and anyone saying otherwise, they must be stuck up conservatives with their roots so deep into the ground, there's no way they'll ever see the sun. YES, the whole movie is about bad boys doing bad things! Its so wrong in so many ways, but so brutally true and openly shows what capitalism breeds - greed. You can take movie whichever way you like, but I believe this is the true face of money. 3 hours well spent.… Expand
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MarkAngelJan 26, 2014
To paraphrase," what do you do when you have so much money that you don't know how to spend them?"...Well you make a movie like this one. Everything here is meaningless and irrelevant. The Wolf is rare thing. Probably the worst movie ScorseseTo paraphrase," what do you do when you have so much money that you don't know how to spend them?"...Well you make a movie like this one. Everything here is meaningless and irrelevant. The Wolf is rare thing. Probably the worst movie Scorsese has made to date.… Expand
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DanielGrozaJan 26, 2014
What's this? A three-hour comedy movie that doesn't feel long or annoying? How is this possible? Oh, of course, it's directed by Martin Scorsese, a master of cinema. Now that I have seen this nothing that Scorsese will do won't surprise me.What's this? A three-hour comedy movie that doesn't feel long or annoying? How is this possible? Oh, of course, it's directed by Martin Scorsese, a master of cinema. Now that I have seen this nothing that Scorsese will do won't surprise me. Also, DiCaprio's performance was his absolute best. This is what he needs, a role that really lets him release all his potential. For me it's clear who's going to win the Best Actor Oscar (no offence, Redford and McConaughey).… Expand
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deetoeJan 26, 2014
Well, Maybe you would like to go and see this one for its appealing sex, drugs and money promises. However, the film is intriguingly skillful. It uses Scorsese's mastery and that of course along with an extremely able line up of actors andWell, Maybe you would like to go and see this one for its appealing sex, drugs and money promises. However, the film is intriguingly skillful. It uses Scorsese's mastery and that of course along with an extremely able line up of actors and crew in virtually all aspects of film making except one.
The question what does the film tell?

To make a long story short, it basically is a sales pitch.
Scorsese sells us - no matter if we are hungry-for-success-sales-persons or such that feel disadvantaged by the ongoings of financial crisis or stock market in general seeking for insight or if we just want to know what's behind it - he sells us the life style of this super-dooper-bigwig-broker probably as good as it gets.
It's a train of thrill and excitement going uphill and there is a sense of tweaked decency in context of either keeping the game going or not being true to oneself.

Having said that, the film is based on the book of the very broker, Jordan Belfort and, thus, serves as a commercial for it, not mentioning the probability of royalties paid to Mr. Belfort along with the film.
Hence, the film reflects Mr. Belfort's perspective. A salesman who proficiently peddles his story and along with it his view of the world. The insight material and sadly the film making art too chiefly serves as bait to catch our attention.
The man behind this broker's features remains in the dark. There may be a lot of so called private matters, nonetheless, when it comes to questions of Belfort's identity the film draws a blank. Nothing. What drives him? Given the vehicle nature of money, the mystery prevails about where he wants it to take him.

So it is cut down to a fast ride with nowhere to go. That can be fun, sure. But a three hour movie of the world's most celebrated film maker? I don't know.
Why could Belfort go so far away from himself? Why do only external limits seem to have an effect in his world, where and when and how did he loose touch with seemingly all of his inner values, feelings? Such an obviously empty person is hard to bear, despite the excellent performance of Leonardo Di Caprio. So isn't there any human left inside this broker-dummy? The film doesn't tell.
Even when Belfort finally hits rock bottom, how does he deal with real life, his poor past, relatives, friends, loneliness? Well the film doesn't tell. It's cut to tennis in the joint, and cut to a continuous selling career. In this respect, the film, this form of the American Dream without any inner cultural, emotional response, even seemingly proposing the utter irrelevance of such things, unwillingly, is a horror film.

I do not want to spoil your movie night, nevertheless, I have the feeling it's not necessary to embellish Mr. Belfort's memoirs any further. So, go see it if you must, it can be fun, then again, you might as well save the money for a rainy day.… Expand
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talhalafciJan 26, 2014
Martin Scorsese is one of my favorite directors of all time.With all his experience he tries a new style and once again he succeeds.Leo gives us one of the strongest performance of his career and so does Jonah Hill. Scorsese's directing,Martin Scorsese is one of my favorite directors of all time.With all his experience he tries a new style and once again he succeeds.Leo gives us one of the strongest performance of his career and so does Jonah Hill. Scorsese's directing, Terence Winter's fabulous script and Thelma Schoonmaker's editing make this film what it is.The Wolf of Wall Street may be 180 minutes long but you'll never get bored, not for one second.… Expand
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RyanbJan 25, 2014
By far one of the best movies of the year. Martin Scorsese shows us that his movie charm is far from over. With like-able characters, fantastic direction, great writing and some of Leonardo Dicaprio's best acting since he began his career.By far one of the best movies of the year. Martin Scorsese shows us that his movie charm is far from over. With like-able characters, fantastic direction, great writing and some of Leonardo Dicaprio's best acting since he began his career. Definitely a must see film of 2013 and some of Scorsese's best work.… Expand
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bharatJan 25, 2014
I am not the sort of person to bag anything, but have created an Account just to avoid people from spending their money and 3 hours on utter Rubbish.
If I had to watch Porn, I wouldn't spend money and 3 hours of my precious time.
Walked outI am not the sort of person to bag anything, but have created an Account just to avoid people from spending their money and 3 hours on utter Rubbish.
If I had to watch Porn, I wouldn't spend money and 3 hours of my precious time.
Walked out in 2 hours and wanted a refund. Love Leonardo, but have to admit that this is the worst Movie I've ever watched.… Expand
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cortynJan 25, 2014
Directed by Martin Scorsese, if The Wolf of Wall Street is a film focusing on the excesses, luxuries, and activities of living a worry-free life. If Wolf would have been made as a drama it might have been unwatchable. There is simply too muchDirected by Martin Scorsese, if The Wolf of Wall Street is a film focusing on the excesses, luxuries, and activities of living a worry-free life. If Wolf would have been made as a drama it might have been unwatchable. There is simply too much of everything happening at an extremely fast pace. However, Scorsese and screenwriter Terence Winter came up with the genius idea to make the movie a comedy. It’s one of the most entertaining films ever created about selfish, repugnant men. Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, a wealthy stockbroker, The Wolf of Wall Street depicts Belfort’s rise to living an extravagant, frivolous life and his fall into crime, deceit, and corruption.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s performance outdoes all the roles in his entire acting career. This is an excessive film for people who love to indulge in excessive lifestyles. From the opening scene, which features a room filled with coked-up, stockbroker meatheads throwing dwarves at a bull’s-eye, to the scenes of shady financial shenanigans, this fast-paced film is hell-bent on making audiences grit their teeth while sitting in the theater.
To be clear: this is not a family movie. Do not go see it with your parents—unless everyone is prepared for an awkward three hours.
Belfort tried and failed to establish himself on Wall Street in the traditional way under the guidance of an extravagant sleazeball character played by Matthew McConaughey. Belfort was laid off when the stock market crashed in 1987, but he reinvented himself through a small, start-up penny stock company. From here, Belfort was able to give it the name Stratton Oakmont in order to gain the trust of middle- and upper class citizens.
Belfort and his new company specialized in artificially blowing up the value of worthless stocks and selling them to clients for big profits. Shortly after this, the value of the stock dropped dramatically and the investors lost large sums of money. This, however, was how Belfort began to make and build his name on Wall Street—leading to the extravagant lifestyle seen every five minutes throughout the movie. The only thing that matters to Belfort is making one more dollar.
Wolf is one damn thing after another for the full three hours. Once the audience is expecting the characters to lay low for twenty minutes, another binge-drinking, drug-taking, prostitute party takes place. It is a movie about appetites whose own appetite has a desire for compulsive, bottomless pleasure. It’s amazing (and disturbing) to think that the audience can watch this film for the full three hours and still find the characters’ actions to be fascinating and entertaining.
Belfort indulges in just about every crude, sexual, drug-related activity a screenwriter could possibly think to include in a movie. Belfort does it in such an obscene and outrageous way that the audience can’t help but to be completely engulfed by him and his actions throughout the film. Yes, the film pushes the limits of societal morals, and it is geared toward and favored by a higher percentage of men than women, Wolf uses its comedic aspect to engage the audience and make audience members get lost for a few hours in a world completely unlike their own.
There is a tale of Belfort’s excessive greed, lust, and sexuality. However, the film ends with Belfort getting paid to make motivational speeches, which allows him to somehow escape the judgment he otherwise would face.… Expand
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tyronebrownJan 24, 2014
Sadly for me I went into watching this hearing from others how long it was, how over the top it was etc. I prepared and went in with eyes open. Loved Leo in this, Loved Jonah Hill in this. I question whether it's the best they have done as ISadly for me I went into watching this hearing from others how long it was, how over the top it was etc. I prepared and went in with eyes open. Loved Leo in this, Loved Jonah Hill in this. I question whether it's the best they have done as I loved Leo in Django. Typical Scorcese and loved how he told this story. Might was well go all the way and make it total debauchery A little long in the tooth and would have like a little more story about what went on after this movie. Great flick, not movie of the year but Leo should win for his performance...… Expand
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ADM21Jan 24, 2014
I'm a big fan of Martin Scorsese and Leonardo Di Caprio, so naturally i was always going to see it. Overall, it didn't disappoint. It was smart, funny, and well acted and was quite enjoyable to watch. Admittedly, it was a little long at 3I'm a big fan of Martin Scorsese and Leonardo Di Caprio, so naturally i was always going to see it. Overall, it didn't disappoint. It was smart, funny, and well acted and was quite enjoyable to watch. Admittedly, it was a little long at 3 hours, i think 20 or 30 minutes probably could have been easily edited out without having any profound impact on the plot or themes in it, but its certainly still worth watching.

Oh and for those people who were disgusted and offended by it (some of you even walked out), you get no sympathy from me. The film received an R rating, and it did so for a reason. Maybe next time read why it was rated as such before you walk into the cinema, would have saved yourself a lot of time.… Expand
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suspectcabbageJan 24, 2014
If you are offended by nudity, or profanity..stay far away. If you are interested in a complex study of opulence and where unfettered power leads you, then this film is for you. Jonah Hill deserves a best supporting Nod. Some think that thisIf you are offended by nudity, or profanity..stay far away. If you are interested in a complex study of opulence and where unfettered power leads you, then this film is for you. Jonah Hill deserves a best supporting Nod. Some think that this film is over the top, but often true stories are the most shocking.… Expand
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haukynJan 23, 2014
A division in the office. One person walked out. Another loved it. I had to see it. And, wow. Yes, it's misogynistic. Yes, there are lots of drugs. Oh, and yes, there's lots of swearing. But diCaprio delivers a fantastic, high energyA division in the office. One person walked out. Another loved it. I had to see it. And, wow. Yes, it's misogynistic. Yes, there are lots of drugs. Oh, and yes, there's lots of swearing. But diCaprio delivers a fantastic, high energy performance, and there's never a dull moment. What makes it a truly great movie, however, is the ending. As the credits roll we get the message ... the beat goes on ... the amoral greedies are still in Wall Street!… Expand
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Prodigy2013Jan 23, 2014
What's a great year in film without a little controversy. Said controversy comes in the form of 'The Wolf of Wall Street'; which reunites master filmmaker Martin Scorsese and actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, after a one film hiatus. It feels soWhat's a great year in film without a little controversy. Said controversy comes in the form of 'The Wolf of Wall Street'; which reunites master filmmaker Martin Scorsese and actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, after a one film hiatus. It feels so long. Anyway, DiCaprio gives a stellar performance as Jordan Belfort, a real life New York stockbroker who ran a firm that engaged in securities fraud and corruption on Wall Street in the 1990's. There was much talks about the film and the way it glorifies the explosive, hedonistic ways of the wealthy one percent. But despite all the "coolness" we are seeing on the screen, is it indeed a glorification or simply a backhanded representation of these drugged out, sex crazed "fiends". Terrence Winter's expletive laden script, was darkly hilarious! I call this the funniest film of the year. The screenplay was incredibly smart and builds a band of memorable characters; with due credit to Scorsese's direction and the supporting cast's (and ofcourse Leo's) electric performances. However I did take a little issue with the length of the story which wielded a staggering three hour run-time on film. Detailing the meteoric rise and fall of the infamous stock broker was a meteoric accomplishment for Scorsese and his usual editor Thelma Schoonmaker. There collaboration made every minute of those three hours entertaining and memorable; very good work. 'The Wolf of Wall Street' was a lot of things; sharp, crude, funny and possibly even iconic. One thing is certain, it was awesomely entertaining.… Expand
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ScrawnyPunkJan 23, 2014
Absolutely terrible. Overly indulgent at 3 hours - I get it (his life was just so), but that's no excuse for about an hour and a half of extraneous material. Inexcusably sympathetic towards criminals (99% shows their debauchery, 1% showsAbsolutely terrible. Overly indulgent at 3 hours - I get it (his life was just so), but that's no excuse for about an hour and a half of extraneous material. Inexcusably sympathetic towards criminals (99% shows their debauchery, 1% shows their justice). Excessively misogynistic. And worst of all (aside from being boring) is that it feeds the ego of a true scumbag...he remains famous, he gets a sympathetic day in the sun, his victims don't even get the recognition of a name. Absolutely atrocious.

This could have been a great piece if...it spent half as much time personalizing Belfort's victim's as it did cataloging his hedonistic excesses...if it gave any insight into the motives and methods of the investigative team...if it treated sympathetic characters with sympathy (his wife, the lead detective who ends up on a subway, etc.)...if it chronicled his fall instead of showing us 2 minutes of a sleazy sales seminar...if it had a coda listing all the people who were ruined as the credits rolled (maybe it did; I didn't stick around)...if it was anything but a free pass for the scumbags involved.

This should be the movie that Scorsese and DiCaprio later tell us they are ashamed of. Instead, it is nominated for an Oscar. Was there no other worthy movie this year?… Expand
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RattrapJan 23, 2014
If you are seduced by this movie, chances are you haven't seen the superior Casino, which tells a similar story in much more interesting ways. A few scenes in WoWS are genuinely funny (Leo crawling on Q's) but things like the plane orgy feelIf you are seduced by this movie, chances are you haven't seen the superior Casino, which tells a similar story in much more interesting ways. A few scenes in WoWS are genuinely funny (Leo crawling on Q's) but things like the plane orgy feel diluted and tacked on. The screenplay isn't particularly clever or thought-provoking - Monahan's Departed script, it is not. Sex scenes feel as cheap as the characters - the only redeemable quality to them is the visual sight of beautiful Margot Robbie - but pretty much all the other women in this film are set pieces for debauchery.

That said, the energy here is authentic Scorcese, and although there's little dramatic interest, it's fairly enjoyable on a level of spectacle. No one else is making films like this. Who else can present this material in such a confident, cock-sure manner? I did enjoy the film, but next time, I hope Scorcese can show us something new.… Expand
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bensimonds30Jan 23, 2014
Scorsese does it again. His films always manage to amaze me, and always in its own unique way. The Wolf of Wall street was just astonishing. Also, if you're trying to adapt a book into a movie, just take note of this film, so props toScorsese does it again. His films always manage to amaze me, and always in its own unique way. The Wolf of Wall street was just astonishing. Also, if you're trying to adapt a book into a movie, just take note of this film, so props to Terrence Winter. What made this film so incredible, though, was the performance by DiCaprio. If he doesn't win the Oscar for this film, then something's wrong. He played the part beautifully, from Belfort's rise, to his fall. The only reason this film won't win best picture is because of how inappropriate it can be sometimes. But, that being, this film is for everybody. The person who wants to see a really good movie, or someone who wants to be entertained. This film's got both, and Scorsese always manages to do so. This film is highly recommended, and I'll say it again. If DiCaprio doesn't win, then there's a huge problem.… Expand
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Laekerson95Jan 23, 2014
How many times you watch Wolf of Wall Street a week? 3 maybe 4 times. You wanna bump those numbers up those are rookie numbers in this racket. Me myself I watch it at least twice a day. Once in the morning after I workout and once right afterHow many times you watch Wolf of Wall Street a week? 3 maybe 4 times. You wanna bump those numbers up those are rookie numbers in this racket. Me myself I watch it at least twice a day. Once in the morning after I workout and once right after lunch. I want to. That's not why I do it. I do it 'cause I need to. Think about it. You got Jack Ryan all week long. Very acidic over-the-shoulder mustard, it can kinda wink some people out. You gotta keep the blood flowing, keep the rhythm below the belt.… Expand
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TimeStarJan 22, 2014
3 Hours long and still feels shorter than American Hustle.

Seriously though, this may be the best paced film of 2013, but that isn't even its strongest point - Martin Scorsese has made a career out of protagonists who by all rational3 Hours long and still feels shorter than American Hustle.

Seriously though, this may be the best paced film of 2013, but that isn't even its strongest point - Martin Scorsese has made a career out of protagonists who by all rational assessment should be antagonists. Jordan Belfort is a despicable, sad, awful human being, but why does he hold our attention for so long? This piece works so well because it uses farce to outline a character who lives so far on the edge he constantly runs the risk of dropping off it.

Let's talk for a second about the trope of the "Unreliable Narrator". Jordan Belfort is as unreliable as they come - he's a fast talking, swindling, addictive loser who finds something he's good at and makes the world reward him for it. His perspective, and Leonardo DiCaprio's fearless performance, make such a piece of human scum worth watching for so long, because we start to see what is wrong with the "American Dream".

The American Dream, held up as a lofty ideal by tales long past, reaches it's most farcically perverse in Martin Scorsese's Wolf of Wall Street. Every excess in this film, including Belfort's lack of comeuppance for his misdeeds, serves to highlight what is wrong with the economic world of America. And Scorsese knows there is entertainment value here too, and he exploits that so the film retains a manic, hilarious pace throughout, never loosing steam. This type of black comedy is much more rewarding than 90% of all comedies produced today because it finds the ludicrous in what is wrong with the country, so we can mock the people who truly deserve to be knocked off their high horses - the morally bankrupt brokers who think they are Rock Stars. Here's lookin' at you, Mr. Belfort.… Expand
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stoknyJan 22, 2014
I am in general a fan of Scorsese movies, and Leo is also one of my favorite actors so I really wanted to like this movie but honestly it just wasn't that great. Granted, there were some very funny moments but most of it just seemed to dragI am in general a fan of Scorsese movies, and Leo is also one of my favorite actors so I really wanted to like this movie but honestly it just wasn't that great. Granted, there were some very funny moments but most of it just seemed to drag on aimlessly for hours. They do not even really explain what is going on plot wise or what they are really doing. They make mention of several loose themes but pretty much the entire movie is just a bunch of rich d-bags doing drugs, having sex, and making fun of each other. It's okay for a while but just got old to me.… Expand
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thenthomwaslikeJan 22, 2014
Well written, well acted, and creatively shot. Jonah Hill had a hilarious character that branched pretty far from his usual shtick. The color palettes on screen would pop but still looked blanched when in a working environment which made forWell written, well acted, and creatively shot. Jonah Hill had a hilarious character that branched pretty far from his usual shtick. The color palettes on screen would pop but still looked blanched when in a working environment which made for a cool if subtle effect. The domestic violence seemed very realistic without becoming overly sentimental, which sounds evil but works for such an unabashedly greed consumed character arch. The music choices became a problem in the second half of the movie. Playing the food fighters in an otherwise oscarworthy film was a huge mistake, it was out of place, and most aggregiously a song that came out decades after the time period portrayed. There was another song that starts with a call and response toward the end (which I won't spoil) that also seemed very out of place and disrupted the flow of the movie. Don't let that stop you from seeing it though; it's strengths overshadow it's weaknesses… Expand
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victoratorJan 22, 2014
This is the most entertaining, funny and interesting movie I have seen in the last decade. Exactly what a movie should. Great acting. Beautiful shots and great locations. Terrific entertainment!
Movie of the year no doubt.
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LowbrowCinemaJan 22, 2014
Ambitious, wild and uneven, WOLF OF WALL STREET is at least an hour too long with scenes that seem endless especially one very unfunny scene with a telephone cord. But WOLF is also deliciously crude and dirty. WOLF brazenly depicts just howAmbitious, wild and uneven, WOLF OF WALL STREET is at least an hour too long with scenes that seem endless especially one very unfunny scene with a telephone cord. But WOLF is also deliciously crude and dirty. WOLF brazenly depicts just how vulgar and bland our culture is all at the same time. These horrible guys aren't even creative enough to have truly obsessive, inventive or obscene fantasies. Everything is banal and hackneyed. Not as pointed as it wants to be, WOLF is still a terrific spit in the face of our despicable age.… Expand
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westauJan 21, 2014
I thought the previews were the only parts of this 3 hour long movie that were clean but after watching some again after seeing the movie I now know that some previews had to be dubbed just to find enough dialogue to leave out the F word. II thought the previews were the only parts of this 3 hour long movie that were clean but after watching some again after seeing the movie I now know that some previews had to be dubbed just to find enough dialogue to leave out the F word. I can't think of a single movie I have watched that I felt like had too much and TOTALLY unnecessary cussing, sex, and drugs but this movie is it. It is at least an hour too long as well and wastes a ton of time. This movie isn't about what Jordan Belfort did with stocks and cheating people AT ALL. I spent the last hour of the movie looking at my watch and had I realized it was 3 hours long I would have left with the third of the theater that got up and walked out within the first hour.

It gets a one because there were a few seriously hilarious parts of the movie but I wouldn't even recommend most people get Netflix to send it to them when it comes out on dvd.… Expand
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TJADENZJan 20, 2014
One of the year's best movies thus far, This movie is long but keeps the audience on it's seat. DiCaprio blows away the audience with his gritty, party like, action packed, yet comedic performance. The trailer doesn't give this movie anyOne of the year's best movies thus far, This movie is long but keeps the audience on it's seat. DiCaprio blows away the audience with his gritty, party like, action packed, yet comedic performance. The trailer doesn't give this movie any justice however. Jonah Hill also makes this movie very humorous. A lot of foul mouthed, drug using , hooker renting "penny stock" sellers make it big on a ponzi scheme. There is a lot of foul language which might bother some and the drug use is non stop. Overall a great start to the year in movies with Scorcese flick...hopefully there are more like this. I could see this movie being up for many awards.… Expand
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psk777Jan 20, 2014
This movie deeply upset me. Not only it shows disgusting excesses, but I don't understand how crooks and fraudsters can be considered ''entertaining '' and ''comedy.'' How about the people they fooled? Would these people not want to rip offThis movie deeply upset me. Not only it shows disgusting excesses, but I don't understand how crooks and fraudsters can be considered ''entertaining '' and ''comedy.'' How about the people they fooled? Would these people not want to rip off the big screen? So not only did this **** steal money from people, but also is becoming a celebrity thanks to Leonardo Di Caprio. How can you give a Golden Globe for this ****ty protagonist?

And have to say the blonde trophy wife shows that the women these brokers date are lower than a doormat. The movie left me disgusted and wanting to throw up.… Expand
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DanielleleighJan 20, 2014
Absolutley loved this film, amazing acting done by the whole cast! Kept me laughing the whole way through, I'd recommend this film as a must see! I saw it on its release date on friday, and will be going to see it again on wednesday :) xo
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sfleetwoodJan 19, 2014
An outrageous and crude film that is full of drug use and filthy language, by far one of the best films that I have seen in the last year. It has the power to make you laugh the one minute and laugh the next. with Leonardo DiCaprio and JonahAn outrageous and crude film that is full of drug use and filthy language, by far one of the best films that I have seen in the last year. It has the power to make you laugh the one minute and laugh the next. with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill at their best with a great supporting cast.… Expand
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bm2759Jan 19, 2014
My first thought afterwards was ' wow a lot of people, particularly men, are going to walk away from this and say "yeah I wanna be a stock broker too"! regardless of the message told through this movie '. Admittedly I felt the same way,My first thought afterwards was ' wow a lot of people, particularly men, are going to walk away from this and say "yeah I wanna be a stock broker too"! regardless of the message told through this movie '. Admittedly I felt the same way, especially seeing Jordan Belfort and his colleagues enjoying themselves so much. I mean c'mon booze, hookers, lavish parties, drugs, good times, who doesn't want that; at least a little bit?

But that's the hook all sales jobs promise: if you work hard, don't be discouraged by failures and have the ambition to succeed then you will. Because everyone can be a millionaire right? Wrong. Not everyone can be otherwise millionaires would be everywhere. Truth is you can bust your guts and you may not make anywhere as much as you desired. Big bosses need bums in seats to make them money not you.

And that's exactly what Jordan Belfort does. He even admits this during the film. Of course the commission paid to his workers made them a decently living but the real income goes to Belfort. And he makes a lot! To much to know what to do with.

Through all the funny situations (and there is plenty of those) we see Belfort and co. reveling in greed and success. This obvious draws the attention of the law and it's their stupidity that becomes their undoing, despite some very lucky turns of fortunate beforehand.

The first lesson I learned from this movie is to name your price and get out when you reach it. That's what a strategically minded investor would do instead of being greedy.

The second lesson is if you're doing something illegal and you draw attention to yourself you will get caught eventually. Not if but when.

It does have some shortcomings. For the sake of entertainment what they actually sell and how they do it is glossed over because the focus is upon what happens, not why. I also didn't like the pace of the film as it has so much to tell a lot of it is rushed, which explains why they gloss over details for the sake of timing.

This is a thoroughly entertaining movie about making money that has more relevance in this decade than prior films before it.… Expand
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foxgroveJan 19, 2014
Martin Scorsese' adaptation of the book 'The Wolf of Wall Street' is full of profanity, sex, nudity and unlikeable characters in sleazy situations. However, despite this the film is constantly engaging and often very funny. One just has toMartin Scorsese' adaptation of the book 'The Wolf of Wall Street' is full of profanity, sex, nudity and unlikeable characters in sleazy situations. However, despite this the film is constantly engaging and often very funny. One just has to get past the initial misgivings that the questionable content throws out there and accept it for the movie it is. An intelligent screenplay allows Scorsese to put his indelible stamp on the material. Some scenes are even reminiscent of 'Goodfellas' and, although the film clocks in at an audacious 180 minutes, the combination of Scorsese's inventive directorial style and Thelma Schoonmaker's slick editing ensure that the film remains compelling to the end.
Key to the success of the film is a fantastic showcase of a performance from Leonardo Di Caprio who, at times, appears to be thoroughly enjoying himself and relishing the comedic antics required of him. His Oscar nomination is thoroughly deserved. Jonah Hill is ok but he is not in the same league. His nomination seems overly generous.
Although not a film for everyone, 'The Wolf of Wall Street' rewards an open mind. It is a film that would stand up well to repeat viewings after the plethora of profanity and sexual situations have been assimilated and accepted within their perfectly appropriate context. Stockbrokers, who may wither under the spotlight, may be amongst those wishing to pass.… Expand
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GetReelJan 18, 2014
Only idiotic, profane, and completely degenerate people would like this movie. For the rest of us, this movie was a 3 hour non-stop tour of meaningless sex, drugs, and profanity - all laced in the finest of stupidity. I beg you to trust meOnly idiotic, profane, and completely degenerate people would like this movie. For the rest of us, this movie was a 3 hour non-stop tour of meaningless sex, drugs, and profanity - all laced in the finest of stupidity. I beg you to trust me here, save your time and money and don't be fooled by any of the "good" reviews... unless, of course, you have no soul.… Expand
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WorstReviewsJan 18, 2014
2013 has been the year of outlandish and extravagant and purely brilliant performances. Leonardo Di Caprio, a favorite of mine, took everything he has learned from his blonde innocent locks in Titanic to his Lucretius and neck- wringing2013 has been the year of outlandish and extravagant and purely brilliant performances. Leonardo Di Caprio, a favorite of mine, took everything he has learned from his blonde innocent locks in Titanic to his Lucretius and neck- wringing performance in Django Unchained. But here, every murmur, every breath is pure brilliance. It is definitely Martin and Leo's best work together yet. Jonah Hill also grants me with joy, but does not surprise me. Because I know, that he is one of the best actors to ever come from his stereotypical down-faults. He makes this character so real, so fresh, so high. The only thing that keeps this film from a perfect 10 score, is it's potential, but stays on a pretty opaque path throughout. The character growth of Jordan and his associates are grand, in the beginning, but never has a real second growth after they reach their American Psycho aficionado stage. I digress, 9/10. Excellent.… Expand
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FedelcaJan 18, 2014
The Wolf of Wall Street es una película que sube los cambios a otro nivel y poco es decir que se pasó de la ralla, pero esta brillante película que conecta un guión ficticio con la historia real de Jordan Belfort sabe justificarlo de laThe Wolf of Wall Street es una película que sube los cambios a otro nivel y poco es decir que se pasó de la ralla, pero esta brillante película que conecta un guión ficticio con la historia real de Jordan Belfort sabe justificarlo de la manera más cruda posible para brindar una versión oscura y muy divertida de los límites y las personas que no los conocen, y demuestra que "más nunca es suficiente". Leonardo DiCaprio está en el rol de su carrera, su actuación es formidable y bien lograda; el director Martin Scorsese brillante como siempre y la película (que les puedo decir), LA MEJOR DEL AÑO, esta es una de esas películas que puede hacer añicos cualquiera de las espectativas y las suposiciones que te puedas cuestionar a ti mismo antes de ver una película. INSISTO: LA MEJOR PELÍCULA DEL AÑO 2013.… Expand
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counts0981Jan 18, 2014
The Wolf of Wall Street is undoubtedly one of the best pictures of the year. I am confused as to why people think the film glorifies and condones Jordan Belfort's actions. Don't people realize there is a difference between portrayingThe Wolf of Wall Street is undoubtedly one of the best pictures of the year. I am confused as to why people think the film glorifies and condones Jordan Belfort's actions. Don't people realize there is a difference between portraying something and condoning something? I guess we need sparknotes for movies now. The Wolf of Wall Street is clearly a satire, meant to expose the very culture we live in. That culture is one that yearns to be rich and live excessively. Throughout the film you see how DiCaprio's character is hooked on the excessive lifestyle and can't leave it behind, even when it is necessary for him to avoid prison. Also, we laugh at the film because we know it is ridiculous and absurd behavior and boy did I laugh.

The Wolf of Wall Street, was in my opinion, the funniest movie of the year. DiCaprio, Hill, and the rest of the supporting cast, including Rob Reiner, were fantastic and hilarious. Terrence Winter did a great job of adapting Jordan Belfort's memoir into a cautionary tale about greed and excess. Lastly, Martin Scorsese delivers his best directorial performance in years. I'm not sure yet, if I like The Wolf of Wall Street more than Gangs of New York or The Departed, but it's easily Scorsese's best directorial effort since Goodfellas. You can feel the energy of the film, which is exhilarating and that no doubt is due to Scorsese.

My only complaint about the movie is that the final hour was not as good as the first two. The first two hours were the best I've spent at a movie in years and that is not an exaggeration. The final hour is good, but not excellent like the first two. The problem resides with the screenplay and story, which I feel jumps a little too much towards the end, causing the film to be a little hard to follow at times. The final shot of the film, however, is brilliant and clearly indicates the point of the film, that Jordan Belfort's life is something we want and have to allowed to happen. Maybe after repeated viewings I will see the final hour differently, but it certainly did not detract from my enjoyment o the film.
So my advice, to those of you that have not seen the movie, is to ignore those that say the film is a glorification of immoral behavior because their just simply wrong. The film is CLEARLY a satire, so sit back, enjoy the film, and most importantly, laugh, your supposed to because it indicates you know it's absurd behavior.… Expand
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CaestusJan 17, 2014
Leonardo DiCaprio outshines everyone in The Wolf of Wall Street. Watching the movie, I felt like the whole movie was only made for him.
Entertaining and funny movie.
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joesarahoJan 17, 2014
I iwsh I could give this movie higher than a 10, that is how good I thought it was. I know some people were upset at the 3 hours but I thought it was packed with action at every turn. Another amazing part about this movie is how wildelyI iwsh I could give this movie higher than a 10, that is how good I thought it was. I know some people were upset at the 3 hours but I thought it was packed with action at every turn. Another amazing part about this movie is how wildely accurate it is. There is not much that did not happen. All of the main story lines from both books have made the movie with only some minor details being changed.

I think if this movie was fiction it would still be a 9, but you would be thinking there is no way any of this could happen in real life.
DiCaprio gives one of the greatest performances of his life in this movie!

The only thing I dislike is the guy who it is about. He is just a little weasel and he looks scummy. I am glad he lost it all, although it seems as if he is making money now and does not seem to be repaying his debts.… Expand
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Lambo442Jan 17, 2014
Over the top, gimmicky nonsense. It's intent on proving to you how hedonistic an morally bankrupt these wall street types are but it does so at the expense of realism. Are you honestly telling me they had to a have a fu!k free zone theOver the top, gimmicky nonsense. It's intent on proving to you how hedonistic an morally bankrupt these wall street types are but it does so at the expense of realism. Are you honestly telling me they had to a have a fu!k free zone the office? That's rubbish. This is just Di Caprio being bland as per usual, all dressed up as art, whereas it's really just a hyped up, bland garbage which gives us no new insight into the human condition.… Expand
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KarlthecatJan 16, 2014
Martin Scorsese is really good at making you like terrible people (Goodfellas). By far the best scenes in The Wolf of Wall Street are when Leonardo DiCaprio makes his speeches, I’m growing to like him more.
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nicholasbertJan 16, 2014
Most of the people here who thumbed this down did it because of the nudity and the language. The MPAA ratings were very clear about this film, and since when Scorsese doesn't use a tonne of swear words in his work? Besides, seeing MargotMost of the people here who thumbed this down did it because of the nudity and the language. The MPAA ratings were very clear about this film, and since when Scorsese doesn't use a tonne of swear words in his work? Besides, seeing Margot Robbie naked is completely a good reason.

Jokes aside, the film is lengthy but never boring, it has elements of both comedy and drama, and the acting is really strong. I always thought films (as all works of art) aren't there for you to learn a lesson out of them, or to get some goody goody morality. This film shows a reality, albeit maybe exaggerated, and it's simply something to entertain you. And it does entertain. If you want to learn things, you should read Forbes.… Expand
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HypocriticsJan 15, 2014
I'm quite frankly amazed at how many people disregard the thrill of this movie, simply because of its content. It's not rated R for Rockabyebaby, idiots.

Leo may have saved his best performance for this controversial giant of a movie. WeI'm quite frankly amazed at how many people disregard the thrill of this movie, simply because of its content. It's not rated R for Rockabyebaby, idiots.

Leo may have saved his best performance for this controversial giant of a movie. We follow his journey through wall streets ranks, from poor lower-level stockbroker to having sex with a model on a bed of money, and every single second of it is entertaining. Rarely does an audience get the treat of watching a movie is this life-like, all the way from it's plotting and business to romance and comedy. Brilliant.… Expand
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CdymawstroJan 15, 2014
I am a gigantic Scorsese fan. I go back to Mean Streets. There is no problem with the direction and the acting is top notch, especially Jonah Hill who keeps getting better with each performance. It is a true adaptation of Belfort's novel. TheI am a gigantic Scorsese fan. I go back to Mean Streets. There is no problem with the direction and the acting is top notch, especially Jonah Hill who keeps getting better with each performance. It is a true adaptation of Belfort's novel. The pace can be electrifying at times, so good you forget the 3 hour running time. Cinematically, it has subtle moments of genius. So why a mediocre review? Personal prejudice with the subject matter. While watching this movie, you wait for redemption or at least true punishment. You expect Jake LaMotta to live a sad life, Henry Hill to crumble and Joe Pesci was doomed in both Goodfellas and Casino. They were satisfying endings because in the moral mind of the audience, they reaped what they had sown. I don't believe I am spoiling anything when I say Belfort has not really been given, what most of our recently recession minds would consider, a gigantic cross to bear. I believe the mixed reviews you are seeing have a lot to do with the time of release. Most people won't get past the " These are the clowns that killed the economy" feeling. The Wolf comes at you hard and doesn't let up. It is a spot-on take of the excess of boiler room bandits. Movie making wise, Scorsese remains a master and his muse DiCaprio brilliant. Another time and another place, maybe I would enjoy it. For me, it was too exhausting. It was excess on the excess. I know it was real to the core, I have met some of the characters. These are empty people. I guess I am just at that stage in life where I want to escape when I go to the movies. The Wolf is great film making, but it is also a horrendous story about horrendous people.… Expand
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mseposJan 15, 2014
enjoyable time…
I read some of the reviews below about exploiting our country..blah blah blah.

Good funny movie.

Lots of drugs, sex, hookers, etc.
Just a heads up..
Been a while since I've seen that much nudity too!
but who cares!
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MovieGoer14Jan 14, 2014
The Wolf of Wall Street serves an intelligent plot and lovable great actors with the screenplay of the year all on one golden plate. It is hilarious, smart, sexy and edgy. Loved every second of this movie.
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VinayaiyappaJan 13, 2014
Excellent movie overall. I felt if they had cut down on the time a bit,it would have been a phenomenon. That is not a major fault,however,as Leo's acting keeps you enthralled. The movie never loosens up and it's manic pace keeps you glued toExcellent movie overall. I felt if they had cut down on the time a bit,it would have been a phenomenon. That is not a major fault,however,as Leo's acting keeps you enthralled. The movie never loosens up and it's manic pace keeps you glued to the screen. One of the most amusing movies around.… Expand
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victorhjklJan 13, 2014
The wolf of wall street is amazing, the movie is hilarious and the characters are very charismatics, Leonardo DiCaprio made his best performance in a movie that I have ever seen, the movie can be long, but it's not a waste of time, actuallyThe wolf of wall street is amazing, the movie is hilarious and the characters are very charismatics, Leonardo DiCaprio made his best performance in a movie that I have ever seen, the movie can be long, but it's not a waste of time, actually is one of the best movies of 2013, I really wished that this movie had won the golden globe...… Expand
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geedupJan 13, 2014
I was incredibly interested in this film. I actually paid attention to the hype and the obvious departure for Leo in this film. The story was interesting but could have been told/shown in 45 minutes as the other 45 minutes of this film isI was incredibly interested in this film. I actually paid attention to the hype and the obvious departure for Leo in this film. The story was interesting but could have been told/shown in 45 minutes as the other 45 minutes of this film is swearing and pure demonstration of over indulgence. Drugs, women, degeneration......these things we have seen in other films. And I understand these aspects are key to the story...but HALF the film? Scorsace's camera makes for an entertaining views.… Expand
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deanableJan 13, 2014
An amazing film with an equally amazing performance by Leo DiCaprio. The intense relationship between Mr. DiCaprio and Jonah Hill reminded me of Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci in Raging Bull. Its the very best by all involved. I find theAn amazing film with an equally amazing performance by Leo DiCaprio. The intense relationship between Mr. DiCaprio and Jonah Hill reminded me of Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci in Raging Bull. Its the very best by all involved. I find the criticism of this film because it degrades women, glorifies money, and promotes drug use down right silly. Its a great movie about men who degrade women, glorify money and use drugs.… Expand
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chrisyaseenJan 13, 2014
The moral of the story is unclear and the running time is self-indulgent. There may be an underlying message of "everyone is corrupt" or the "this is America" line might be the significant moral, but overall this film has no real value.The moral of the story is unclear and the running time is self-indulgent. There may be an underlying message of "everyone is corrupt" or the "this is America" line might be the significant moral, but overall this film has no real value.

Essentially one hour of the three hours of running time is devoted to shots of debauchery, naked women, sex, drugs, more drugs, and lavish lifestyles, plus more naked women. The plethora of "filler" content made the film seem to go on forever as I often found myself looking at my watch. Obviously, Jordan Belfort sold his story rights to this film and a lot of the debauchery actually happened so you may say "but it isn't unrealistic." And you're likely completely correct.

However, the real question may not be the realistic nature of the story, but whether a story like this deserves to be told - all at the financial benefit of the criminal. He may have said he's giving all of his profit to those who he harmed in doing all the acts this film glorifies, but the FBI says he actually has failed to give much of anything of the $1M plus he's made off of the rights alone to anyone but himself.

As for the film as a stand alone:
The characters range from unappealing to appalling. The plot is schizophrenic. The moral of the story seems to be immoral behaviour has no real consequence. The running time could have been 3 minutes and I would have benefited just as much from this film.

If you like watching a 2000s hip-hop music video staring white guys, mixed with soft-core porn for 3 hours - watch this film.
Otherwise - skip this film and find something useful to do with 3 hours of your life.… Expand
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Cal4802Jan 12, 2014
Absolutely no reason this movie should be 3 hours long. 1 hour too long at least... The sex and drugs was way too over the top. Clearly over compensating for a weak plot and poor character development, putting it nicely. 3 hours I can neverAbsolutely no reason this movie should be 3 hours long. 1 hour too long at least... The sex and drugs was way too over the top. Clearly over compensating for a weak plot and poor character development, putting it nicely. 3 hours I can never get back,… Expand
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SimpleMethodJan 12, 2014
The Wolf of Wall Street is depraved, disgusting, and ridiculous. I loved it. Knockout performances from Jonah Hill and Leonardo Dicaprio that capture just how truly raucous Jordan Belfort and Co. really were. An excellent end-of-the-yearThe Wolf of Wall Street is depraved, disgusting, and ridiculous. I loved it. Knockout performances from Jonah Hill and Leonardo Dicaprio that capture just how truly raucous Jordan Belfort and Co. really were. An excellent end-of-the-year Scorsese movie, and it is leading the pack for my favorite of the year right now.… Expand
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GnomeChomskyJan 12, 2014
Had great hopes going in as I love these kind of self-made man movies with for better or worse endings, but felt the storytelling in "Wolf" rambled on loosely like an elderly relative getting carried away with less important details of aHad great hopes going in as I love these kind of self-made man movies with for better or worse endings, but felt the storytelling in "Wolf" rambled on loosely like an elderly relative getting carried away with less important details of a story from days gone by. No tightness to the direction whatsoever and felt very little connection to any of the characters, not because of any morality reasons but most seemed just simply underdeveloped and uninteresting.

This movie was done in the style of Goodfellas and seeing this just made me appreciate even more how amazing that film is. For example DiCaprio occasionally "breaks character" to talk to the audience as narrator (a la Ray Liotta's character). In Goodfellas this to me was striking in the moments and way he would break dialogue, in this film it just felt bland and could care less who the character was talking to. Also a good chunk of the movie deals with the his world falling apart around him but felt little empathy or urgency surrounding it. Would I normally compare any movie to one such as Goodfellas, no. And I still don't hold it to the same standard but when it's made by the same guy who is clearly trying to do a modern day version of it, I thought it felt way short.… Expand
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870621345Jan 11, 2014
One of the best movies I've seen for a while, had some really funny scenes, was entertained until the end. I'd suggest to those upset about the drugs and language to avoid this sort of R rated movie in future, it was intended for adults.One of the best movies I've seen for a while, had some really funny scenes, was entertained until the end. I'd suggest to those upset about the drugs and language to avoid this sort of R rated movie in future, it was intended for adults. Stockbrokers on here that make tens of millions but can't spell disgusting...hilarious like the movie.… Expand
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NBAluke579Jan 11, 2014
Scorsese's best film since Goodfellas, The Wolf of Wall Street is endlessly entertaining,engrossing and just downright hilarious. Following the rise and fall of a wealthy Wall Street banker, we get to see the type of life the film's mainScorsese's best film since Goodfellas, The Wolf of Wall Street is endlessly entertaining,engrossing and just downright hilarious. Following the rise and fall of a wealthy Wall Street banker, we get to see the type of life the film's main character lived. This is DiCaprio's best role thus far, and he eats up every single scene he is in. The supporting cast is great, the direction is great, and the script is fantastic. This movie is rather divisive due to it's subject matter. It is a very vulgar movie filled with sex,drugs and deplorable behavior. I did not have a problem with this as Scorsese doesn't glorify what you see on screen. You see the benefits and negatives of this type of lifestyle. This film's 3-hour runtime is sure to scare away many viewers,but rest assured:The movie flies like a breeze. The 3 hours fly by due to how much fun the movie is. Is it perfect? No. But it is one of the best movies of 2013, and quite possibly by favorite.Excellent film.… Expand
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2thepointJan 9, 2014
Yes yes, the depictions in the film and majority of the acting was over the top, but that's precisely what it needed to be. How can you expect some boring, dull screenplay and actors to carry on and illustrate the real events that happened?Yes yes, the depictions in the film and majority of the acting was over the top, but that's precisely what it needed to be. How can you expect some boring, dull screenplay and actors to carry on and illustrate the real events that happened? This film is not just about 'corruption' by the way. Not entirely at least; it's mainly about greed. It does not 'glorify' Jordan Belfort; all this film does is portray to the audience how greed tore him and his associates apart, and it stayed true to the book. He starts out poor, and a fairy decent human being at the beginning, and all he wants to do is get ahead. Then once he gets what he wants, he starts to want more and more. This film is about the human condition. We always want more than we need and we will always try to bend the rules to get it. Once currency came in to play there were people being corrupted by it, and that won't change until our species is dead.… Expand
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Tazmania32Jan 9, 2014
Definitely my favorite comedy of the year. For some reason, Scorcese seems to only one that gets my humor. Dark, blunt, not whimsical, just real. All his films capture this foul tongued aspect, and man Wolf carries a lot of it. I'mDefinitely my favorite comedy of the year. For some reason, Scorcese seems to only one that gets my humor. Dark, blunt, not whimsical, just real. All his films capture this foul tongued aspect, and man Wolf carries a lot of it. I'm usually not the DiCaprio band wagon, but I think he should get the Oscar for Actor in a Comedic Role, Jonah Hill supporting. Sickening delight.… Expand
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D-macdaddyJan 8, 2014
This movie was down right incredible as far as I am concerned. The bad reviews, in my opinion, stem from a lack of understanding of the core intent of the film and an oversensitivity to the various topics touched in the throughout. TheThis movie was down right incredible as far as I am concerned. The bad reviews, in my opinion, stem from a lack of understanding of the core intent of the film and an oversensitivity to the various topics touched in the throughout. The definition of satire is "the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues" (straight off google). How can you claim that this film doesn't fit that definition? Yes, it's a controversial issue, its hard not to offend people (all satires offend at least some people), but to say that its promoting drug use, greed, sexual fantasies, misogyny, etc. is ridiculous and just suggests a superficial interpretation of the film (which never bodes well for a satirical piece). Anyway, now that I'm done ranting, I thought DiCaprio and Jonah Hill were incredible, I thought the dialog was hilarious, and there are few satires that I genuinely feel are this well executed. My one gripe is that the last 30 minutes dragged on a little slowly, but I still felt like those moments were necessary to come to a proper conclusion. So to those of you who have yet to see it, please do not interpret everything so literally, everything is over-the-top for a reason. I hope you enjoy this work of art as much as I did.… Expand
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midelayeJan 8, 2014
I absolutely adored Shutter Island and was hoping to see something similar here an intellectual and comic drama. I was incredibly disappointed. I walked out after 45 minutes of glorified porn.
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Redfox475Jan 8, 2014
This movie blew my mind with creative direction and fresh, invigorating acting by the entire cast. Yes, it's vulgar, but if you watch any shows on HBO or Showtime, you've seen the same or worse. Don't miss a chance to see an amazing movie.This movie blew my mind with creative direction and fresh, invigorating acting by the entire cast. Yes, it's vulgar, but if you watch any shows on HBO or Showtime, you've seen the same or worse. Don't miss a chance to see an amazing movie. (My only complaint would be it's length. I still enjoyed at least 95% of it, though.)… Expand
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LaurentiousJan 8, 2014
From the very start of the movie you are put right into what it means to be a New York stock broker. This movie maybe be a tad over the top, but it needed because of the lavish and high intensity lifestlye these men live. Leo plays probablyFrom the very start of the movie you are put right into what it means to be a New York stock broker. This movie maybe be a tad over the top, but it needed because of the lavish and high intensity lifestlye these men live. Leo plays probably his best role I have seen him play. That is saying alot because I have never seen him play better than Blood Diamond. I would definitely buy this and see again when it comes out on Blu-Ray and probably buy it. The best scene is when jonah hill and leo share the 700 qualede so funny.… Expand
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rocketpackpandaJan 7, 2014
This is a wonderful film, definetly one of the best this year, their is just one nagging problem and its a tad too much to ignore. Leo, Jonah, Chandler, Mconoghay, they're all fantastic. Vibrance energy, hutzphah! gallor. They never miss aThis is a wonderful film, definetly one of the best this year, their is just one nagging problem and its a tad too much to ignore. Leo, Jonah, Chandler, Mconoghay, they're all fantastic. Vibrance energy, hutzphah! gallor. They never miss a beat and are always fun too watch. The frentic pace of the film is perfectly complimented by the blaring in your face visual and editing of the film. Coupled with the 4th wall breaking style of narration, it really drags you into the ride. Problem is, the film is an hour too long. Leo's constant energy wears on you. Its so much for so long that you get lost in the ocean that is the wolf of wallstreet. The length also kind of drowns out Chandler. His character is left stuck mostly in the background as if he's more set decor than character. Chandler brings life to the moments he's in, but I just wish part of the three hours I invested spent more time with him, tghey could've cut a drug fueled scene or two for him. The tale is so sprawling that once you watch you seem to agree with its runtime, but when you reconsider, you will realize that you only gave it a pass because its a scorsese film. It's damn fine film, and some damn fine performance, with some great style, but overall it wears on the viewer. Buy it, rent it, netflix it, however you do it it, see it, but chances are you'll prefer it at home with a pause button.… Expand
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usernomdeplumeJan 7, 2014
I made this account specifically to say that this is the worst, overrated, tone deaf movie of 2013 (and I assure you I haven't forgotten about "Spring Breakers").

"Leo" and "Marty" can claim all they like in interviews that their intentionI made this account specifically to say that this is the worst, overrated, tone deaf movie of 2013 (and I assure you I haven't forgotten about "Spring Breakers").

"Leo" and "Marty" can claim all they like in interviews that their intention was to make a movie about an amoral douchecanoe without judgment. However, in so reserving such judgment, they effectively sanction every vile action depicted (on which I think enough has already been written).

Storytellers have a responsibility to do more than make something that's technically sound (which this movie assuredly is hence the 2 rating, rather than 0) they have a responsibility to tell a story worth telling. And, unless you're trying to relate to simply the white, rich, racist, misogynistic, megalomaniacs of the US (of which I have no doubt there are many), I just don't think this story's worth telling.

What an offensive disappointment.… Expand
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BHBarryJan 7, 2014
“The Wolf of Wall Street” was directed by Martin Scorcese and stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill in the true story of Jordan Belfort, the self-made millionaire who operated a stock brokerage telemarketing operation that ultimately led to“The Wolf of Wall Street” was directed by Martin Scorcese and stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill in the true story of Jordan Belfort, the self-made millionaire who operated a stock brokerage telemarketing operation that ultimately led to his ruin and the ruin of his company and his duped investors. I’m no fan of Mr. DiCaprio who, no matter what adult role he plays, always reminds me of a little boy wearing his father’s felt hat. However, in this film, Mr. DiCaprio overcomes my previewing prejudices and is quite believable in his role as Mr. Belfort but, unfortunately, that’s where the kudos end. The film is 3 hours long but seems more like 6. Thelma Schoonmaker is being touted by the producers for “Best Film Editing” but her work product, at least to this viewer, is virtually unnoticed. The film is filled with gratuitous sex scenes that are more crude than craft and actually get in the way of the story and plot. Orgies may have their place in depicting a scene in a Roman harem but they simply detract from the film and like most of the unneeded scenes, add to the uncomfortable length of the picture. I give the film a 5 and recommend that, if you do go to see it, bring lunch and/or dinner, although the raunchy and tasteless scenes will probably destroy any appetite you might otherwise have had.… Expand
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captscurvyJan 6, 2014
The Hunger
Its no secret that there are investor victims associated with Belfort and his ilk. So why make another work about THAT?! Instead Scorsese wisely provokes us with a portrayal of a modern day Caligula. Belfort is an obsceneThe Hunger
Its no secret that there are investor victims associated with Belfort and his ilk. So why make another work about THAT?! Instead Scorsese wisely provokes us with a portrayal of a modern day Caligula. Belfort is an obscene voracious mad(sales)man, but more interesting is that it takes a mass of 'everyday people' (and deregulation perhaps) to let that kind of wild predation happen. Scorsese hedges a bit but subtly reminds us that too many of us would, by choice or necessity join Belfort. It seems like the film was mostly repeated scenes of Belfort in the office, mic in hand electrifying his vast army of hungry brokers! Sitting in the theater WE become Belfort's audience. Thankfully the Wolf is no edificatory entertainment… Expand
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edarringtonJan 6, 2014
An excess of excessively excessive excess. Yes, that's what watching this movie feels like. Unnecessary redundancy. An over-the-top, repetitive, sleaze fest with no heart, no point, no redeeming qualities whatsoever. I kept hoping 1/2 wayAn excess of excessively excessive excess. Yes, that's what watching this movie feels like. Unnecessary redundancy. An over-the-top, repetitive, sleaze fest with no heart, no point, no redeeming qualities whatsoever. I kept hoping 1/2 way through and 3/4 way through that something intelligent was going to develop. Just more snorting coke out of more butt holes. A really unfortunate way to spend 3, yes, every bit of 3 hours. I understand it's a true story. If that's the excuse for this, next time, Mr Scorsese, please tell a true story about someone we can care about.… Expand
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Jbles303Jan 6, 2014
Watching the "movie" I can get a feeling of why so many people are bad mouthing this film, but personally, I felt that Wolf of Wall Street is one of Scorsese's best. The entire cast is great. Leonardo and Jonah are perfect together. It's aWatching the "movie" I can get a feeling of why so many people are bad mouthing this film, but personally, I felt that Wolf of Wall Street is one of Scorsese's best. The entire cast is great. Leonardo and Jonah are perfect together. It's a long film, but great from start to finish.… Expand
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