IMDb plot summary: 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.
Directed by Martin Scorsese. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie and Kyle Chandler.
The movie does get a little long, but for the most part, this is a wildly entertaining ride. Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill play beautifully off each other, creating a very funny dynamic that carries the rest of the movie. The use of not only voiceover narration but direct-to-the-camera narration as well perfectly fits the tone of the entire movie, making us feel like we are complicit in Jordan's schemes. And, honestly, it does make it hard not to like the guy. DiCaprio's just so dang charming, even when he's being a total sleaze. I'd have liked the last hour to chug along a little faster, but it's definitely a solid Scorsese.
4 stars.
Flickchart: #442 out of 2102, below Carnage and above Contagion.
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