The house of cards comes tumbling down

Rating: 8/10 (17 February 2016)

I enjoyed every minute of this great movie. It tells the story of those who predicted the 2008 mortgage crisis and the financial disaster that would come afterward.
Of course, no one believed them. Through their eyes, we see the system and the people that were responsible for the house of cards that would come tumbling down. It's a dark, bitter movie that attacks American capitalism in the solar plexus. However, there are light moments, and even some humour.
It's always interesting to see the workings of capitalist America. Such huge amounts of money! It starts to lose all meaning.
Everyone plays their roles well in this movie, but the one who stood out for me is Steve Carell. His character was very believable. The movie goer identifies with his sense of dread and nausea as he realizes what he's stumbled upon. Christian Bale's portrayal of the eccentric Michael Burry was also really interesting. A truly great actor.
I wouldn't miss this movie if you enjoy learning something while getting entertained.