The Big Short

Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama, History

Runtime: 130 mins

Rated: R

Release Date: 2015

Countries: USA

Languages: English

DIRECTED BY:

Adam McKay

WRITTEN BY:

Adam McKay, Charles Randolph

CAST INCLUDES:

Steve Carell, Brad Pitt, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

An Academy Award Best Picture nominee based on the true story and best-selling book by Michael Lewis (THE BLIND SIDE, MONEYBALL), THE BIG SHORT stars Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, and Brad Pitt, and tackles its complicated subject matter with sharp dialogue and scathing humor. "One of the most appealing things about this very appealing movie -- a stylistic Chex Mix of storytelling, satire, advocacy, and clip art -- is its high regard for the intellect of the viewer" (Slate).

SYNOPSIS

In 2008, Wall Street guru Michael Burry realizes that a number of subprime home loans are in danger of defaulting. Burry bets against the housing market by throwing more than $1 billion of his investors’ money into credit default swaps. His actions attract the attention of banker Jared Vennett (Ryan Gosling), hedge-fund specialist Mark Baum (Steve Carell) and other greedy opportunists. Together, these men make a fortune by taking full advantage of the impending economic collapse in America.

The Big Short

Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama, History

Runtime: 130 mins

Rated: R

Release Date: 2015

Countries: USA

Languages: English

DIRECTED BY

Adam McKay

WRITTEN BY

Adam McKay, Charles Randolph

CAST INCLUDES

Steve Carell, Brad Pitt, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling

ANGELIKA’S NOTE
SYNOPSIS

"One of the most appealing things about this very appealing movie -- a stylistic Chex Mix of storytelling, satire, advocacy, and clip art -- is its high regard for the intellect of the viewer."

Slate

"A true crime story and a madcap comedy, a heist movie and a scalding polemic, THE BIG SHORT will affirm your deepest cynicism about Wall Street while simultaneously restoring your faith in Hollywood."

New York Times

"Only in America ... could filmmakers illuminate such a dire subject, and the financial debacle that ensued, with the sort of scathing wit, joyous irreverence and brilliant boisterousness that make THE BIG SHORT an improbable triumph."

Wall Street Journal