3 words: Dicaprio, Dicaprio, Dicaprio

Rating: Null/10 (27 December 2013)

I have used IMDb for the last few years for all my movie insight regarding reviews, ratings, upcoming movies, or just to prove my friends wrong about an actor in a movie. I have never written a review for a movie but this film compelled me to do finally do so. First off, let me start off by saying that Leonardo Dicaprio is mine top 3 actors of my generation(Im 27) and have always been a fan of his versatility. It has always boggled my mind how he has never won an Oscar. With so many brilliant performances that I could spend all day talking about.
But moving on to this film. Wow, this is his defining moment for Leo. Having read the book and being very intrigued on the life of Jordan Belfort, Leo nailed him. From the beginning stages of him as a young 22 year old, eager to learn stockbroker, to an out of control drug addict leo was nothing short of phenomenal. Sometimes i wanted to jump through the screen and join them because of how much fun they were having. It was a great insight into the rise and fall of a prominent figure on wall street in the late 80's/early 90's.
Also the supporting cast was excellent. Although only in the movie for 10 minutes, Matthew McConaughey was awesome as a veteran wall streeter with some interesting but absolutely hilarious voice. Jonah Hill, made me laugh every time he opened his mouth, definitely provided a majority of the comedy, which was a lot as this was the funniest film i have seen since wedding crashers. Margot, although a rather newcomer to the screen, was also very good. Hailing from Australia, i was extremely impressed of how well she executed that Jersey/New York accent. Spot on.
Overall for a movie with a running time of 3 hours, it went by as if it was only 2. A pure non stop adrenaline rush. Scorcese, at his age, has still got it. If leo doesn't win best actor, i would be amazed. I don't know what else you could have asked for in a performance. Great all around film and would encourage anyone to see it, 18 and up of course.
Rating 5/5