A bit of a mess

Rating: 7/10 (8 August 2018)

The Big Short cannot be dedined as a bad film. It is funny, interesting and in general a very good satire of the high life in America. The film also boasts a massive cast, all of whom do well, in particular Steve Carell and Christain Bale.
However, the film tries to do too much for a single film. There are too many characters, organisations and terms to keep up with and as a result the film becomes very confusing. The celebrity cameos work very well in explaining certain terms. Unfortunately there are only three of these in the entire film.
Its also a classic case of style over substance. The film tries to give off a modern, cool feeling which does not apeal to all viewers. The final result feels more like a sketch show about a few flashy Americans with a plot so complex that it tends to alienate the viewers and failing to actually inform, which is what most viewers want from this film.