Review of Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010) by Bob S — 20 May 2011
Certain elements of this film are very well done, but too many needless and inconsistent elements gave further proof that Stone still has great general ideas, but no longer is able to deliver edgy films that break the mould.
The economic landscape appears to have changed greatly since the suburb 1987 prequel, but I thought the small details added to draw parallels with the prior film were brilliant. The movie is also a pretty good 101 course on the economic downturn for those with spinning heads at every mention of subprime mortgages and moral hazard.
The film is unfortunately awfully predictable despite failed efforts to disguise the climax. The most disappointing aspect was the inconsistent characterization: Is Gekko coldhearted or genuine? Is Gekkoâ(TM)s daughter (played by Mulligan) thoughtful or impetuous? Is the young hotshot (played by LaBeouf) acute or naïve?
This review of Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010) was written by Bob S on 20 May 2011.
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps has generally received mixed reviews.
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