The Wolf of Wall Street keeps you engaged the whole time

Rating: 9/10 (18 April 2014)

I've been waiting since around October to see the new DiCaprio movie called "The Wolf of Wall Street". But then I was angered and disappointed when I learned that the local theater wasn't going to show it on Christmas or any other day. It wasn't until a few days ago that I finally received a copy of the Blu-Ray for my birthday. I knew it was a long movie, and I spent the whole three hours watching it after school the next day. And . . . what a movie it was.
The Wolf of Wall Street is about a young and wealthy stock broker named Jordan Belfort. Leonardo DiCaprio plays this wild, drug-crazed broker in a truly great display of acting. This movie had great acting everywhere, and I think the whole cast should be proud of their work. The movie takes a long time, three hours, to tell the true tale of Jordan Belfort. And the filmmakers weren't afraid to clearly display the madhouse that went on in Belfort's life and brokerage. The Wolf of Wall Street definitely deserves its R-rating, and there is tons of language, lots of drugs, nudity and revealing sexual content. It's not a movie for kids in any situation, but I don't think there's anything wrong with letting a mature enough teenager watch it. I've heard of a lot of people saying and writing that it's just a constant party through the whole movie, and I definitely don't think that's the case. This movie does show the beginning and progression through Mr. Belfort's wealthy endeavors, and there is a lot more to it than excessive partying. Don't get me wrong, there are some wild, over-the-top party scenes, but there is a lot more to the story.
This movie has a like-able, fun style to it that portrays Jordan Belfort's life in an interesting way. It shows the events through Jordan's eyes, showing his life and those around him. It doesn't really go into the damage he does to anonymous people he takes advantage of, and I think that just goes along with how this movie was made and how they decided to tell the story. This movie does not glorify drugs and crime at all in my opinion. This film was made very well and it was entertaining throughout the whole three hours. The Wolf of Wall Street is definitely not for everyone, but it is a pretty decent movie for people who can handle the content and style.