We went to see The Big Short this afternoon: it's a MUST see movie

[mnhtnbb]

At the end I wanted to stand up and shout "Vote for Bernie".

It's based on a true story of several players who figured out what was going to happen in the housing market
bubble and determined that shorting would yield an amazing return: which it did.

But it also makes it very clear that the market was fraudulent and that playing the short meant making a bundle
off of people losing homes, jobs, everything.

Excellent performance from Christian Bale. Steve Carell, Brad Pitt, and Ryan Gosling turn in solid performances.
Expect unfavorable reviews from corporate owned newspapers...because this puts the lesson in economics, history,
and the morality of Wall Street up for discussion.

[99th_Monkey]

1. K&R - thanks for the tip, and the great review. I'll look for it. n/t

[Gregorian]

2. I watched the half hour talk with the actors. Sounds great.

I can't wait.

[Doctor_J]

3. I'm surprised this even made it to the theaters

The corporatists usually don't let movies like this be seen by many people.

[cantbeserious]

4. Saw It Christmas Eve - Very Good - Highly Recommended

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[GummyBearz]

5. I will see it. One thing I'm worried about

Is if it gives younger people with 401k's the idea that shorting is easy money.... its actually insanely risky.

edit: For anyone with HBO or access to an HBOgo account, see "Too Big to Fail". Amazing drama-documentary.

[mnhtnbb]

8. It makes it very clear just how risky shorting is...and also very clear

just how fraudulent the market was.

[GummyBearz]

13. Sounds good

Can't wait to see it. As someone who recognized the fraud and played leveraged short positions through those years (not on their scale obviously, or I'd be on an island somewhere)... I am looking forward to it

[CincyDem]

7. Great movie. Well written and delivered. And my favorite on the topic is still...

...Margin Call.

A pivotal scene takes place during which Jeremy Irons and Kevin Spacey argue, in front of the management team, the merits of "screwing" the client. This video is that clip with the dialog removed...makes for some good watching and highlights just how good some of these folks are at their craft.

[Bluenorthwest]

9. Great film and it is gettting fantastic reviews, according to Rotten Tomatoes the

86% of reviews are favorable, 131 good to 21 not so good. Expect many award nominations and strong box office.

[mmonk]

10. Actually, our newspaper has given it 4 stars.

Rare for them since they very seldom go over 3.

[mnhtnbb]

11. That, indeed, is a surprise, given BofA in NC.

[mmonk]

12. Yes it is. And it's being played at major movie chains instead of relegated to art theater network.