Intense dramatic comedy

Rating: 10/10 (31 March 2016)

"The Big Short" is a unique perspective of the 2008 financial crisis in the USA expressed from the point of view of the few people who actually predicted the crash. This film presents an alternate and unfamiliar view of a tragic event that all Americans experienced. Christian Bale, Steve Carrell, Ryan Gosling, and Brad Pitt make the seemingly insane decision to bet against the housing market because they figure out that it is crumbling and is so corrupt. Ryan Gosling narrators how this discovery was made and how these few people were able to profit off of a devastating event for so many people. The language in this film is advanced and includes many complicated business acronyms. However to ensure that everyone could understand and relate to the film the director, Adam McKay creates comic relief. When a new complicated concept was introduced the camera cuts to a celebrity (Margot Robbie, Selena Gomez etc.) who then explains the concept in simpler terms. Also Ryan Gosling's narration provides comic relief amidst the confusing and complicated plot. I believe that this film is not only creative and intriguing, more importantly it is the untold story of the corrupt economy in our country. This film forces viewers to become more critical and careful in their financial decisions.