Review of 99 Homes (2015) by Tristan M — 13 Aug 2016
Yet another movie about what I believe is still the 2008 stock drop, where thousands of people lose their homes to the banks. This one shows the side of both those whose homes are being forclosed and the ones who make major money off these closings.
It's an interesting story, as one man who loses his house joins with the one who is closing them to provide for his family and get the house back. It's a good story that shows what people will do to provide for themselves and loved ones when it comes down to the wire, and seeing both sides of the line is cool.
I do think Nash wouldn't have admitted to what he did in the end if it were in real life, but it's completely possible. I think many people would have done what he did in his position, no matter that hate he initially generated for Rick Carver.
The acting and script are both good, and the events that go down are interesting to watch. There's always something going on which is good, keeps the pace up, and overall plays along nice. It has a realistic feel and atmosphere, even if Nash starting to work with Carver is unlikely to begin with.
Overall it's a good watch, interesting and something different, and combined with other movies, Margin Call and The Big Short which both cover the same events but in different areas, makes for a good overview of the 2008 housing market crash.
The only issue I have is my lack of understanding for the details of the crash and technical stuff involved, such as all the numbers.
This review of 99 Homes (2015) was written by Tristan M on 13 Aug 2016.
99 Homes has generally received positive reviews.
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