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Let me be up front for any of you considering seeing this movie. If you have any strong sensibilities surrounding good, clean, family-oriented values and are built of a strong moral fiber, then DO NOT go see The Wolf of Wall Street. This movie will offend you, disgust you, and make you feel filthy inside. Also, this movie is rated 'R' and it is NOT ACCEPTABLE to take anyone under the age of 18 to see this. Sure, lots of times you hear or see or know some 14-17 year olds going to 'R' movies, and maybe sometimes that is okay depending on what they are. THIS IS NOT ONE OF THOSE TIMES. Be a responsible parent. Teens aren't Scorsese's audience for this movie anyhow.
So, who is the audience then? Well, I'd wager anyone not easily offended--which means you are okay with an excessive amount of vulgarity, drug use, nudity, sex, more drug use, more nudity, more vulgarity, cheering for thieves, liars, and cheaters, and laughing at other's misfortune. I think if you lived through the 70's and 80's and/or can relate to the excess of the yuppie lifestyle, if you are familiar with Gordon Gecko, Kenneth Lay, Jeffrey Skilling, or have watched Boiler Room (2000), that probably works, too.
On to the good stuff (I will try to limit spoilers): Cameos/ small parts by Rob Reiner, Matthew McConaughey, Jon Favreau, Joanna Lumley (Absolutely Fabulous), Jean Dujardin (The Artist), and an insanely slimmed-down Ethan Suplee all brought their remarkable talent to this game and Scorsese wove their roles into the film in a complimentary way within every scene's action and dialogue they appear.
This movie is laugh-out-loud funny for probably close to two-thirds of the 180 minutes (again, as long as you are the intended audience). Not only does DiCaprio and Hill work their accents through the movie, but deliver their lines with gusto. Some of the physical humor they are called to perform is handled perfectly and the entire theater was in stitches.
Strong writing, passionate acting, and Scorsese's direction allow the audience to experience the fiasco that was stockbroker Jordan Belfort's drug-fueled, hooker-filled, life-destroying ride for a decade on Wall Street.
The score and soundtrack are all over the place as we progress through Belfort's years and transitional moments, never over-shadowing or forcing the scene or emotion on the audience, but offering a seamless addition to what we are witnessing on-screen.
Go see it. Just remember what you are getting yourself into. I'm giving it: 9.4 out of 10
I am an older individual and I actually went to see this movie today with my family. I must admit, I was "laughing out loud" as you kids put it through most of the movie, quite loudly at times. I even had to go fill my soda-pop up again due to the longevity of the movie. I wouldn't say this is the Christmas story type of movie you watch with your family. I did try a few new things with the wife though after watching it.
ReplyDeleteHi, I thought the movie was a bit excessive at times and there was this older guy that kept laughing throughout the movie that was really obnoxious. Overall, it was a great biography on a greedy slimy individual.
ReplyDeleteYou have no clue what you are talking about. This movie was hilarious. You got to admit, like this "blogger" as you call them, you were cheering for the antihero.
DeleteI was not; I was happy that he got what he deserved.... time in jail.
DeleteI LOVED this movie. Now I have a template on how to con my way into making tons of money. I also know when the perfect time it is to get out of the game in order to avoid jailtime. A few fines here or there, but I will definitely make sure to get out when Jordan SHOULD have gotten out of the game. With these simple, easy to use scripts, I hope to be making millions in no time! Thanks Jordan!
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