A cinematic free-for-all with Mr. Di Caprio leading the way.

Rating: 10/10 (14 January 2014)

What a wacky, goofy movie! This movie is a spoof on all the props that drive the United States on - capitalism, banks, stock brokers, family, friendship, religion. Nothing escapes the mockery of the director. It is as if the director was given a carte blanche to have his way and have his say with no holds barred. And in this movie, no holds are barred. It is a cinematic free-for-all, with Leonardo Di Caprio, in his greatest role, leading the pack. Di Caprio not only makes this movie happen, he IS the movie. His presence is so dominating that it is impossible to separate him from the movie and still have a movie. This is a case where the movie is both story driven and actor driven. True, the other members of the cast are wonderfully entertaining too, but they are support characters for the one star of the movie. Now, why is this movie so entertaining? Because it calls to attention and unmasks the phoniness of a system that purports to be the envy and role model for the world. It says to the audience, "Behold, I am unclothed! Take me for what I am!" Yet, the movie is not all goof; it also contains some disturbing scenes of a domestic nature which underscore the precarious and potentially violent nature of relationships. If one likes movies that take off the gloves and say it like it is, this the movie for you. If you don't like those kinds of movies, then watch it anyway; it may change your mind.