Review of Too Big to Fail (2011) by Grant S — 29 Jan 2012
Interesting and informative docu-drama. Examines the 2008 GFC and behind-the-scenes dealings between the US Treasury, US Federal Reserve and the major US banks. Includes the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the bailout of AIG and TARP.
Can be a bit dry, and seemed dragged out at times, but it would be difficult to make the subject anything more than that.
All-star cast delivers in spades. William Hurt is great as Hank Paulson.
Better than the made-for-TV movie "The Last Days of Lehman Brothers", though that wasn't bad. Having seen "The Last Days..." first, I kept getting the feeling I had watched "Too Big To Fail" before, some of the scenes are so similar.
The definitive film on the GFC is still "Inside Job" though. Not strictly comparable with "Too Big To Fail", as Inside Job was strictly a documentary (not a reenacted drama), and Inside Job's canvas was a lot broader, with much room for comment and editorialising.
This review of Too Big to Fail (2011) was written by Grant S on 29 Jan 2012.
Too Big to Fail has generally received positive reviews.
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