Review of The Big Short (2015) by Mayank A — 17 Mar 2016

Warning thinking man's film not for everyone.

This review of The Big Short (2015) was written by Mayank A on 17 Mar 2016.

The Big Short has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Petros T (610) on 29 Jul 2018

Brilliant acting,direction,screenplay and everything else besides. What a film, loved it…

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It tries to be visually innovative but just feels technically inept, tries to be funny but just feels too forced, and in the final act, demands…

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