What A Ride!

Rating: 9/10 (1 January 2016)

Based on the 2010 book of the same name by Michael Lewis, 'The Big Short' is a paranoid film, that turns out be quite a ride for the viewer! I enjoyed myself watching a scary incident, thanks to sharp, witty Writing, good Direction & terrific Performances!
'The Big Short' Synopsis: Four outsiders in the world of high-finance who predicted the credit and housing bubble collapse of the mid-2000s decide to take on the big banks for their lack of foresight and greed.
'The Big Short' examines the financial crisis of 2007–2010 brought on by the build-up of the housing market and credit bubble. Its a true-story & an extremely scary one. I mean, it affected everyone. It was harrowing incident, that shook the world, slowly, but surely.
Luckily, 'The Big Short' is approached as a comedy-drama, offering relief & humorous moments, despite its dark nature. Adam McKay & Charles Randolph's Adapted Screenplay doesn't miss a beat & is thoroughly interesting. The Writing doesn't falter at any point! McCoy's Direction is good. He has handled the film well. Cinematography & Editing are finely done.
Performance-Wise: Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, & Brad Pitt are in peak form. Bale is simply flawless as Michael Burry, adding perfect paranoia to the part. Carell as Mark Baum (based on Steve Eisman), is in tremendous form! What a performance! Gosling as Jared Vennett (based on Greg Lippmann), continues to astonish with his effortlessness. Pitt as Ben Rickert (based on Ben Hockett), is greatly restrained. In Smaller Roles, Melissa Leo as Georgia Hale & Marisa Tomei as Cynthia Baum (based on Valerie Feigen), leave a mark.
On the whole, 'The Big Short' is a must see.