Highly successful, stylish biographical drama.

Rating: 8/10 (2 September 2018)

Like Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street, The Big Short is another darkly comic biographical drama examining the morally bleak world of Wall Street. Whilst The Wolf revels in narcissism and vanity, The Big Short weaves moral ambitions into its story, which is told through the eyes of a number of investors who seek to exploit the 2008 US economic crisis. Outside of sharing a rather niche genre, other stark parallels include; utilising a narrator, a rapid editing style and delivering an exceedingly well made film. The Big Short may not reach the extravagant heights of The Wolf, however it succeeds more than amply on its own merits. Christian Bale's portrayal of socially incompetent investor Michael Burry transcends the rest of the cast and cements Bale as one of the most versatile actors today.