The Truth Hurts

Rating: Null/10 (15 July 2016)

This is the best film I've ever seen in relation to finance/government in the United States of America.
Not only does it succeed in shining a light on the shadowy and complex system of banking and the various financial instruments that a bank/person/institution can buy or sell on the market, director Adam McKay even manages to craft a masterpiece that accurately represents how millions of Americans view/live in today's society. From embedding a myriad of familiar newsreel clips, music, and people of all shapes and sizes, I actually felt like I was living directly in the film itself. I can distinctly recall some of the music and news that was played during the years that The Big Short documents, such as the rapper Ludicrous's single, "Money Maker".
However, what stands out the most about The Big Short, is the thorough deconstruction/explanation of the 2008 global financial crisis. Even though the 2008 crisis has so many different specifics that contributed to it, director Adam McKay shows these specifics in a way that can be understood by the average moviegoer such as myself. Knowing very little about the specifics of the crisis before seeing this movie, I can undoubtedly say that I am a lot smarter about the subject matter after seeing The Big Short. Also, the characters are riveting and compelling. We follow them throughout the story as they risk hundreds of millions of dollars and their reputations to profit off something that is speculative and extremely risky in the eyes of everyone but themselves.
In other words, The Big Short, in my opinion, is an instant classic. I've never seen anything remotely similar to it. It is unique. Informative. Transparent. Realistic. Hyper realistic. Extremely ironic. It is a tale that directly reflects the modern day United States of America. Even if you are a big time sci-fi fan that loves explosions, action, and superhero movies, The Big Short will still blow you away by the time the credits roll.
The Big Short is a culturally relevant film. It is a societally relevant film. A governmentally relevant film. A financially relevant film. It is rooted in fact. The acting is impeccable. The direction and editing are seamless. You have never seen anything like it.
Instant classic.