The Big Short

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Mark B Stellar cast. Don’t let the subject matter put you off. I found it well explained, funny, shocking, and slightly depressing knowing nothing has really changed. A favourite movie. Loved the soundtrack. I understood the ideas after a second viewing probably because I was flabbergasted at how it all happened. Definitely rewatchable. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/03/25 Full Review Les N Amazing that this happened and the people at fault got heavily rewarded. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/29/25 Full Review Buck M Subtle it's not, but the director's use of pop culture images and music to set the scene goes a long way to establish a time, place and tone. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/05/25 Full Review THE NASHVILLE I The Big Short does a sensational job taking a ball of rubber bands like the financial crisis, and entertainingly unraveling the true crimes and schemes that took place to create the crisis in the first place. The actors are authentic, but charismatic. The crisis was truly interesting, and honesty not many movies could both educate you and thrill you the way Big Short does. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/13/25 Full Review Audience Member I liked the movie. The acting and the story is something else... Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/06/25 Full Review Johann D. M This film directed by Adam McKay is based on the 2010 book by Michael Lewis, and shows how the 2008 financial crisis was triggered by the United States housing bubble. In 2006-2007 a group of investors bet against the United States mortgage market. In their research, they discover how flawed and corrupt the market is. An educational and unexpectedly entertaining film, despite its dense subject matter and recurring use of complex financial jargon. While it may not cater to all audiences, it offers enough clarity for viewers to grasp the general mechanisms at play and anticipate the inevitable downfall, which lands with a depressing impact. The screenplay is sharp and deserving of its accolades, and the ensemble cast delivers compelling performances across the board. The film’s creative edge is elevated by its fourth-wall-breaking monologues that attempt to demystify financial concepts — an inventive touch, though not always fully effective. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/12/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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