3 hours long...and I was not bored for a second

Rating: 10/10 (4 September 2016)

This is one of Scorsese's best films, and the best of 2013. Driven by a performance that should have won DiCaprio an Oscar, Scorsese turns another true story into a powerful movie. It is modern Goodfellas, where Jordan Belfort makes a name for himself on Wall Street just like how Henry Hill made his way up the mafia. While it is not quite as good of a movie as Goodfellas, it is unique in its excessive showing of sex and drug use.
First off, this movie is freaking hilarious, and wildly entertaining. The humor is mixed in perfectly so it adds to the story. Additionally, Jonah Hill does a great job as a supporting actor. Some people Don't like this film because of how explicit and over the top it is. But it is really just an accurate portrayal of the events (as confirmed by the real Jordan Belfort) that drives the message home.
Scorsese and Dicaprio condemn Belfort's style of living, and not directly. Instead, they convey their message by showing what actually happened (as well as the consequences) and are able to powerfully convey their point of view while making an entertaining and amusing film.