Thoroughly enjoyable film

Rating: 8/10 (8 February 2014)

I really enjoyed this film, possibly for all the wrong reasons as I suspect the actors did too. Not sure if it was a long advert for complete debauchery, materialism and capitalism or intended as a rueful to trigger rumination in the viewer. Sure it is the latter, but there was comedy and empathy for the most part, with predictable consequences so cleverly catering for either viewer. DiCaprio roared in this film with an evangelical assurance. Plenty of accolades earned from the supporting cast too. Worthy of 10 for the first 3/4, then a slight slide. I decided it's best not to let the thought of very highly paid actors riding on the backs of a very able and willing support cast along with the vagaries of Hollywood blur with the moral story of the film, there are some vital issues raised as the film attempts to pontificate about it mother country. Take them or leave them. I took them.