Review of The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) by Shahub K — 27 Jul 2018
Excellent biopic that has strong comparisons to Scorsese's earlier "Goodfellas". The only issue here is that in spite of the filmmakers' stated goal of repudiating the toxic bro culture of the protagonists, it feels more like a celebration of it.
It really does not feel judgemental at all. Unlike the earlier film, where the main character ends up in their own personal hell (living in anonymity in suburbia), the main character here shows no remorse, no real change from his douchie ways.
Hell, the real Jordan Belfort even gets a cameo in the movie base on his own book. Still, it is entertaining and well worth a look. It just feels a bit slimy and skeevy, like the main character himself.
This review of The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) was written by Shahub K on 27 Jul 2018.
The Wolf of Wall Street has generally received very positive reviews.
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