Best Scorsese-DiCaprio Film To Date

Rating: Null/10 (18 January 2020)

A downright hilarious, unabashedly entertaining & riotously fun ride that presents both Martin Scorsese & Leonardo DiCaprio in prime form, The Wolf of Wall Street is a masterly directed, sharply scripted & expertly acted biopic that chronicles the remarkable journey of Jordan Belfort from his rise to a wealthy stockbroker living the high life to his fall involving crime, corruption & federal government.
Stylishly directed by Scorsese in what's his 5th collaboration with DiCaprio, this is arguably his best film to date and certainly the most enjoyable of them all. A tale of debauchery that's consistently high on money, parties, sex & drugs, the picture is gripping from the get go and sustains its manic energy & irreverent humour for most of its runtime but what keeps it alive is the auteur's assured craftsmanship.
Further uplifting the viewing experience is the excellent production design, sharp camerawork, neat editing, breakneck pace, fab costumes, dynamic score & stellar performances. Leading from the front is DiCaprio who utilises every bit of his on-screen charisma & acting prowess to deliver his career-best work. Jonah Hill is a revelation too, playing Belfort's sidekick with elan. And they are well supported by the rest of the cast.
Overall, The Wolf of Wall Street is an endlessly funny & deliberately unrestrained exercise in excess that promises 3 hours of non-stop extravaganza and finds both the master & his protégé delivering on all fronts. An infectious & intoxicating film that's high & hyper from its opening moments yet continues to snort more white powder every 5 mins, The Wolf of Wall Street is one of the finest films of its year, one of the best examples of its kind, and certainly the most memorable one from Scorsese & DiCaprio so far.