Debauchery and excess are both themes and qualities of this compelling three-hour bio-pic.

Rating: 7/10 (16 April 2018)

Debauchery and excess are not only key themes of this three-hour bio-pic but also inherent qualities of it, as it continuously skirts the line between sincerity and satire in order to honestly evaluate its unlikable yet engaging protagonist and the compelling situation within which he finds himself. Though 'The Wolf Of Wall Street (2013)' never does much to punish the people who perpetrate greedy acts of criminal grandeur, it also never flinches from the unglamorous sides such an immoral life undoubtedly produces and, as such, allows the audience to decide whether or not they condone what they see (though it's pretty obvious they shouldn't). This leads to an eclectic and compelling mix of both breezy comedy and downbeat drama that, if nothing else, should at least keep you entertained. 7/10