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This is based off the true story of Jordan Belfrot's memoir. Jordan Belfort becomes a New York stockbroker in 1990's. He commits several acts of securities fraud and Wall Street corruption to rise in wealth. While living the high life he becomes a drug addict and an alcoholic. The government begins following his paper trail and attempts to stop him.
This film was directed by Martin Scorsese. It might not be an obvious showcase, but this film presents the disgrace of modern Wall Street. This 180 minute film, creates a highly disrespectful image to stockbrokers in New York. This film story is meant to be a biography of a criminal stock broker, but winds up being a story about a man addicted to wealth and drugs. It had been argued that it glorifies a lifestyle, but it doesn't. It shows more how this lifestyle creates a downfall, because there is no control. There is no time spent on explaining the crimes he committed. There is also nothing to show how these crimes affected the people involved. In truth, it makes the crime seem small and irrelevant when they weren't. This film isn't as serious as it was marketed. It comes out for idiotic comedy than satirical. The characters live with a delusion that they are important. There is also is no development or maturity to these characters. Leonardo DiCaprio played the role of Jordan Belfort. He was great to watch on screen, but was unable to make this character likable. Jonah Hill played the role of Donnie Azoff. He did great in his role-even if the character was even more disliked than Belfort. He did bring a new level to his acting ability. Margot Robbie played the role of Naomi Lapaglia. She made to be nothing more than a beautiful image on screen.
I give this film 3 out of 5 stars! For all its downfalls, it succeeds at its intended purpose.
Answer to last blog: Director Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, directed the film You, Me, and Dupree.
Que: What other film has actress Margot Robbie starred in?
American Hustle
About Time
Man of Steel
Dallas Buyers Club
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