The Big Short made me finally understand how the 2008 crisis happened, after many failed attempts in the past (although I only have some basic investing knowledge so I had to stop the movie at one point and look up some terms). It sheds light on the failures of Wall Street banks in the prior years.
However it is quite inconsistent tonally and no character is likeable. I would have loved it to be a documentary instead.
Had a lot of fun with this one. I'll probably forget most of the plot in a few days.
The production of Apocalypse Now was a complete nightmare. Nevertheless, it ended up being a masterpiece. Why is that? How does every frame look gorgeous? How is it so consistent thematically? How was it so well put together?
Watching Hearts of Darkness, it seems like all of the above would be impossible. Especially because the film is extremely complex, not only in its production, but also in its ideas and characters.
This documentary provides small pieces of the answers. It…
The direction is playful and fun and colorful and unique and helps you suspend your disbelief at what's happening.
When shit goes down, the movie all of a sudden gets serious and the playful tone disappointingly turns into a more dramatic one. It felt like going from an amusement park to a library. The characters start acting in a totally unbelievable manner (maybe they've been acting like that the whole time, but the direction didn't let you notice it as much).
But the ending saves it.
