The Strongest Film of 2015

Rating: 9/10 (19 January 2017)

The Big Short was not a film I loved the first time I watched it. The characters were on the surface unlikable, the content was not particularly thrilling and the directorial and editing choices in this movie were somewhat unconventional. But upon a second and third viewing, I realized that quite simply, this thing is a masterpiece. The actors involved all put in superb performances, thought I am not as keen on Steve Carell's role as others may be. Gosling, Bale, Pitt, and a slew of lesser known names bring their A game. The director, Adam Mckay, is able to make finance, banking and intricacies of Wall Street scamming not just accessible but damn interesting. The movie moves at a brisk pace, with lots of flashy cameos, sharp inter cuts and snippets of financial education delivered in memorable and clever ways. When you realize that the story revolves around a recent chapter in American history that many are still somewhat ignorant to, the film is elevated to greatness. Highly recommended and strong replay value.