This is basically an inferior version of the A-Team remake - it's got style, but it doesn't have the heart or originality from that movie. It also has no ending, the filmmakers clearly intending to leave the good part for a sequel. Also, as with all modern B-movies, the acting is fairly wooden, the plot is predictable and the characters are devoid of any depth. That's all to be expected, as the only reason to watch this is the stylized action and editing, though to be honest, you're better off just (re)watching the A-Team.
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After reading the reviews, I was expecting to be blown away - I wasn't. However, this was a fantastic example of modern filmmaking, featuring some surprisingly original directing and awesome performances all around, as well as an amazing, if avant-garde, soundtrack. It is also extremely culturally significant; it really makes you think about the world we're living in (and going to live in). It's also obvious that the whole tale has been dramatized fairly heavily, but it works, as the film never falters from its breathtaking pace, which is a nice fit for the information age.
Surefire contender for Best Picture and Best Script.
If this movie can make old, clunky, beige tech and an 80s soundtrack feel so cutting edge in 2010, I can't begin to imagine what it felt like back in 87. This movie is fast, smart, brilliantly acted and extremely relevant and interesting. In the end, it doesn't really say anything particularly new ("Wall Street crime is bad!"), but seeing it all evolve and getting an idea of what it's like behind the scenes is fascinating. It's also great at using tons of financian jibber-jabber and details while still allowing the less knowledgeable viewers understand what's going on. At any rate, a fascinating movie if you're curious about Wall Street excess at all.
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