Review of The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) by Jordan D — 16 Feb 2015
The Wolf of Wall Street is a modern Shakespearian tragedy. Leo knocks his performance out of the park and keeps my attention better than most others could for the near three hour run time. Leo even makes you sympathize with him despite the fact he is playing one of the most sleazy and unlikeable criminals of our time. Leo's performance is aided by Jonah Hill in his character role as comedic sidekick. Margo Robbie destroys her role with insane passion and direct dialogue to the point that I will see whatever she stars in next.
In typical biopic fashion, this movie follows the events of its central character's life. Many events are only loosely tied together their overall goal being to show the rise and fall of Jordan Belfort. This works well enough to tell the story, but makes it easy to forget little bits of subplot here and there.
The Wolf of Wall Street shines through the fog as a Scorsese and Leo film first and foremost, and is as good as the sum of its parts. You'll see their typical product on screen, which won't blow your mind, but will be a hell of a good time (despite the typical bad cuts Scorsese allows in his film).
This review of The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) was written by Jordan D on 16 Feb 2015.
The Wolf of Wall Street has generally received very positive reviews.
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