Review of Wall Street (1987) by Dann M — 30 Mar 2013
A solid film about greed in the financial world, Oliver Stone's "Wall Street" works well because of great performances from it's cast. Yet anyone who is unfamiliar with the financial world, may not understand most of it.
Michael Douglas is magnificent in the role of a ruthless and slimy corporate raider. It is a performance that remains, even today, one of Douglas' best. The actor infuses energy and charisma into the character, has strong screen presence, and many quotable lines that are memorable. Then there is Charlie Sheen, who brilliantly portrays an impatient and stubborn stockbroker. Sheen has never been such a perfect choice for a role other than this. In this movie, his performance creates a well-developed lead character.
"Wall Street" starts of interesting, but then Oliver Stone relentlessly builds up tension towards the film's climax. Instead of using violence as an asset, the director impressively creates suspense through the way characters speak and their dialogue. Many films today feature action-sequences to achieve tension; this movie doesn't. That is what truly sets it apart from your average movie-going experience.
This review of Wall Street (1987) was written by Dann M on 30 Mar 2013.
Wall Street has generally received positive reviews.
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