A Big Film With No Short Cuts.

Rating: 10/10 (14 January 2016)

The Big Short (2015): Dir: Adam McKay / Cast: Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, John Magaro: Based on the true account of the economic crises that hit between 2007 and 2010 and the minds behind it or those attempting to counter it. Christian Bale plays Michael Bury, a hedge fund manager who shelters himself in his office with the company of head phones and loud music. He discovers that the United States housing market is quite unstable and finds a way to profit from the situation leaving banks that he visits shaking their heads at the absurdity yet his prediction of the collapse rings true. Ryan Gosling plays Jared Vennett, a trader who learns of Burry's actions and moves forward with his own financial agenda. Steve Carell plays Mark Baum, a hedge fund manager troubled over the suicide of his brother during another financial loss. Baum is flustered over the crises to come and attends several meetings in attempts to sort out the mess but ultimately cannot avoid the questions that haunt him. John Magaro and Finn Wittrock play young investors eager to profit from the credit default swaps but seek refuge from a retired banker, played by Brad Pitt but he doesn't share their enthusiasm for what this will result in. Director Adam McKay steps away from the clever comedies that he has previously made and churns out this portrait celebration where the smaller factors suffer the worst. It is high end greed with consequences that result in many losing their homes. McKay is backed by witty writing and a grand scale cast who play host to the minds engaged in the most blatant get rich quick scam. Score: 10 / 10