Great content but absurd filming

Rating: 6/10 (2 January 2016)

There are a great many positives about The Big Short -- creative story telling, an inside look at an intriguing point in history, a wonderful collection of one-liners and humorous characters, and great acting performances, especially by Christian Bale and Ryan Gosling. I would have given the movie a 9 if it weren't for the nausea-inducing filming. The short takes, constantly moving camera, and rapid motion that are fashionable in the industry today are just unnecessary. When you combine these with the ridiculously small theaters and large screens that are also popular it results in instant discomfort. Everyone in our group reported feeling seasick. We would have enjoyed the film much more if we could have kept our eyes open.