Scorsese and DiCaprio Deliver Again

Rating: 10/10 (11 January 2014)

First of all, Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio are both movie geniuses. There, I said it.
Scorsese is arguably the best director of this era, and Leonardo DiCaprio one of the most consistent actors of all time. He is always great, and it's a shame he is yet to win an Academy Award.
They've collaborated in four movies before "The Wolf of Street," all great. But "The Wolf," is definitely the best one.
There is not a single boring moment in this 3 hour-long movie; not a single one! The characters drag the viewers in their crazy, drugged world of Wall Street, dropping us in a movie that is at times hilarious, and at others extremely dramatic, much like the recent "American Hustle."
The screenplay is terrifically written, and the music amazing. The acting is off the charts, starting with DiCaprio. Jonah Hill is one of my favorite actors, and he does not disappoint; Matthew McConaughey is another bright spot. The rest of the supporting cast delivers as well.
The directing is just superb. The usual Scorsese elements are there, such as narrations and genius shots. Breaking the fourth wall just added to the director's large repertoire of both bold and rewarding moves.
Yes, it is extremely sexual and at a lot of times downright offensive. But in the same way "Family Guy," makes us catch ourselves laughing at what we shouldn't, "The Wolf of Wall Street," does the same.
All in all, the film does pretty much what Jordan Belfort did: hooks us, flatters us, and takes us down with it. This is one for the ages.
On a final note, I am certain Leonardo DiCaprio will win the Golden Globe, as he is under the category of "Comedy or Musical;" but it would sure be nice -- especially after being snubbed of even a nomination last year for "Django Unchained" -- for Leo to take home the Oscar.