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.
