Just give Leo his damn Oscar already.

Rating: 8/10 (20 January 2014)

Martin Scorsese is like the master of films like these. I love to see films where an empire is built from scratch, you get to see its workings etc etc and then there is the downfall.
First let me just say that just give Leonardo DiCaprio his damn Oscar already, he was amazing in this film. The writing in this film is great and with Leo's performance, it was a sight to see. Loved the moments of his speeches especially. The way he had with words was awesome. The acting was great by other actors too, most notable Jonah Hill.
The movie is about a guy who goes in stock business, has a silver tongue and builds an empire from it. The way he works, was not normal granted but it worked. It is three hours long but has great pacing and keeps you interested throughout that you won't even feel that three hours have past when the movie is done. There are no slowdowns.
The one thing that I really didn't like about the movie was lack of likable characters, apart from the protagonist, I don't think there were any characters I really cared for even though many got a lot of screen time. Also, ending to these type of Scorsese films were never to my liking. :p
Side note: The movie is NOT for young audiences. Lots of profanity, gratuitous nudity and other stuff. Overall a great film and will definitely get an Oscar nod. Must watch.
8.5/10