Glutton; shear excess

Rating: 6/10 (21 March 2017)

Comedian Lewis Black once said,"How much S--T do you need?" In a reference to the Adelphia cable scam in one of his HBO specials. We watch the rise and fall on one of the most prolific and glutenous individuals in the world of stock trading Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio). Director Martin Scorsese goes to no expense to grab your attention and hold you through the rise to Mount Everest and the fall to the depths of the Mariana trenches. Watching our leading man was like watching a real life cartoon character who escapes serious injuries and drug overdoses and always comes back in the next scene minty fresh. Belfort's second Wife Naomi (Margot Robbie) with eye popping sex appeal despite the heavy NEW YAUK accent makes you think twice about the significant your with now. Love the scenes with the Naomi holding a cup of water ready to splash it in Jordan's face during a morning argument. Other characters in the film are Jonah Hill (Donnie Azoff) as Jordan's second in command at the brokerage house. Jonah portly and known for his reserved demeanor in most of his works shows a completely out-of-control character who is a Quaalude addict and gold fish swallowing spontaneous lunatic. Pratt falls and chocking scenes show the demanding physicality of that role as your waiting for Azoff to have a massive heart attack at any minute.Another example of a cartoon figure who after every death defying scene bounces back and always regains normalcy in the following scenes.Another player in the film is the suave Swiss banker Saurel played by Jean Dujardin who is sweet as Swiss chocolate at the beginning of the film but at the end throws Jordan under a Swiss bus. Finally we come to another surprise guest in the picture as do my eyes deceive me? Patsy from the British Comedy Absolutely Fabulous.Joanna Lumley as Aunt Emma who is strangely related to the unpolished Naomi makes her grand entrance (but a bit tardy) at their Wedding reception. Jordan takes a shine to her but only as beard to deposit money from the firm in a Swiss bank account under her name. Joanna looks like a fine aged wine despite the years. lovelier than ever with an elegance to match. Great direction in a make out scene between the very young DiCaprio and Lumley. So many twists and turns you wonder if it all happened. Guaranteed, you'll be pinned to screen throughout the movie wondering how anyone survived this money roller coaster ride. I give this one 6 stocks out of ten!