The Wolf of Wall Street
Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, from his rise to a wealthy
stock-broker living the high life to his fall involving crime,
corruption and the federal government.
Director:Martin Scorsese
Writers:Terence Winter (screenplay), Jordan Belfort (book)
Stars:Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie
Storyline
Jordan Belfort is a Long Island penny stockbroker who served 22 months
in prison for defrauding investors in a massive 1990s securities scam
that involved widespread corruption on Wall Street and in the corporate
banking world, including shoe designer Steve Madden.
User Reviews
The last few Scorsese
pics left me a little disappointed. I had begun to think Marty had
become a 'gun for hire' and that his brilliance may have been spent (his
earlier works were some of the best movies ever made). I attended a
screening of The Wolf of Wall Street this evening, and was expecting to
be unimpressed. I am happy to say I was completely blown away. This pic
is Marty at his best. I laughed, I cringed, I related (with fond
memories as well as a bit of guilt) and I TOTALLY believed every
unbelievable moment. A good book, a great screenplay and a delightful
cast were formed and molded into what I believe should get Scorsese a
best director Oscar, and likely a Best Picture Award for the movie. Leo
DiCaprio has grown into a versatile actor and his creation of this super
hero dirtbag's roller coaster ride in this crazy (true) story is really
honest and delightfully entertaining. Jonah Hill pulled out all the
stops too and this is definitely his best work. Thank you Mr. Scorsese
for delivering the goods so brilliantly!
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