A hugely entertaining comedy fest

Rating: 10/10 (2 May 2015)

The Wolf of Wall Street is remarkably addictive movie with a wonderful screenplay. Leonardo DiCaprio's portrayal of a shady stockbroker is 100% Oscar worthy and performances from Jonah Hill and Matthew McHoughnahey add to wild atmosphere within the film.
The film follows Jordan Belfort, a materialistic stockbroker, and his rise to lead an infamous brokerage firm. Teaching his naive colleagues the tricks to be the best. The film is undoubtedly long, however, you manage to see all aspects of Belfort's life, from conning rival businesses to cheating on his wife with hundreds of prostitutes while trying to raise a child simultaneously. This manages to express the world of sheer excess of money, wealth, lifestyle and power that he eventually lives in.
Jordan admits that he has an awful drug habit, this is strongly shown in the film and there are also lots of graphic sex scenes. These may be seen as an element of excess, however, some viewers may find offensive. However, Scorsese uses his years of marvellous experience to use a clever technique in which he uses awkward editing sequences to depict a impression of realism, for example when Belfort is high, the editing is disjointed to try and create a realistic depiction.
Overall, the film is hugely successful and Leo deserved to win the Oscar. It is brilliantly entertaining and wild. One of the best and most exciting films I've seen in a long time.