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The Big Short

  • 20152015
  • RR
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
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Brad Pitt, Christian Bale, Steve Carell, and Ryan Gosling in The Big Short (2015)
When four outsiders saw what the big banks, media and government refused to, the global collapse of the economy, they had an idea:  The Big Short. Their bold investment leads them into the dark underbelly of modern banking where they must question everyone and everything.
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In 2006-2007 a group of investors bet against the US mortgage market. In their research, they discover how flawed and corrupt the market is.In 2006-2007 a group of investors bet against the US mortgage market. In their research, they discover how flawed and corrupt the market is.In 2006-2007 a group of investors bet against the US mortgage market. In their research, they discover how flawed and corrupt the market is.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
419K
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POPULARITY
446
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  • Director
    • Adam McKay
  • Writers
    • Charles Randolph(screenplay by)
    • Adam McKay(screenplay by)
    • Michael Lewis(based upon the book by)
  • Stars
    • Christian Bale
    • Steve Carell
    • Ryan Gosling
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  • Director
    • Adam McKay
  • Writers
    • Charles Randolph(screenplay by)
    • Adam McKay(screenplay by)
    • Michael Lewis(based upon the book by)
  • Stars
    • Christian Bale
    • Steve Carell
    • Ryan Gosling
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 643User reviews
    • 490Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 37 wins & 81 nominations total

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    Christian Bale
    Christian Bale
    • Michael Burryas Michael Burry
    Steve Carell
    Steve Carell
    • Mark Baumas Mark Baum
    Ryan Gosling
    Ryan Gosling
    • Jared Vennettas Jared Vennett
    Brad Pitt
    Brad Pitt
    • Ben Rickertas Ben Rickert
    Rudy Eisenzopf
    Rudy Eisenzopf
    • Lewis Ranierias Lewis Ranieri
    Casey Groves
    Casey Groves
    • Fund Manageras Fund Manager
    Charlie Talbert
    Charlie Talbert
    • Lewis Bond Traderas Lewis Bond Trader
    Harold Gervais
    • Lewis Bond Traderas Lewis Bond Trader
    Maria Frangos
    • Exotic Danceras Exotic Dancer
    Hunter Burke
    Hunter Burke
    • Analystas Analyst
    Bernard Hocke
    Bernard Hocke
    • Coachas Coach
    Shauna Rappold
    Shauna Rappold
    • Michael Burry's Momas Michael Burry's Mom
    Brandon Stacy
    Brandon Stacy
    • Michael Burry's Dadas Michael Burry's Dad
    Aiden Flowers
    Aiden Flowers
    • Young Michael Burryas Young Michael Burry
    Peter Epstein
    Peter Epstein
    • Paul Baumas Paul Baum
    Anthony Marble
    Anthony Marble
    • Therapy Businessmanas Therapy Businessman
    Silas Cooper
    • Therapy Businessmanas Therapy Businessman
    Leslie Castay
    Leslie Castay
    • Therapistas Therapist
    • Director
      • Adam McKay
    • Writers
      • Charles Randolph(screenplay by)
      • Adam McKay(screenplay by)
      • Michael Lewis(based upon the book by)
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    • Trivia
      After Christian Bale met with the real Dr. Michael Burry, he asked to have Burry's cargo shorts and T-shirt, which he then wore in the movie. Bale later said he hoped Burry would make it to the film's L.A. premiere, "because I really want to sit next to him and see if he's going to punch me in the f****** face."
    • Goofs
      In the brief shot of the exterior of The Black Horse pub, a gold pillar box (post box) is visible. Pillar boxes are normally red. Several were painted gold in neighborhoods where 2012 Olympic Gold Medal winners lived.
    • Quotes

      Overheard at a Washington, D.C. bar: "Truth is like poetry. And most people fucking hate poetry."

    • Connections
      Featured in 73rd Golden Globe Awards (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Blood and Thunder
      Written by Brann Dailor, Brent Hinds, Bill Kelliher, and Troy Sanders

      Performed by Mastodon

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    Top review
    9/10
    It almost has you rooting for the U.S. economy to fail!
    'THE BIG SHORT': Four and a Half Stars (Out of Five)

    Critically acclaimed comedy-drama flick; about the financial crisis, of 2007 to 2010, and the clever businessmen who were able to profit from it. The film was directed by Adam McKay (who's helmed such other comedy classics as 'ANCHORMAN', 'STEP BROTHERS' and 'THE OTHER GUYS'), and it was written by McKay and Charles Randolph. The movie stars Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, John Magaro, Finn Wittrock, Jeremy Strong, Hamish Linklater, Rafe Spall and Brad Pitt. Along with it being impressively critically rated, the film is also expected to be nominated for multiple Academy Awards (including Best Picture). I found it to be a very insightful, and highly entertaining, movie.

    The story begins in 2005, when Michael Burry (Bale), a socially awkward hedge fund manager, predicts the upcoming financial crisis (due to the unstable housing market) and decides to bet against it. Burry creates a 'credit default swap market', much to the dismay of many of his investors. Multiple other businessmen catch wind of Burry's plan, and decide to pursue similar financial ventures. They include trader Jared Vennett (Gosling), hedge fund manager Mark Baum (Carell) and retired banker Ben Rickert (Pitt). The true story follows three different groups of people; as they follow their American dream, of becoming rich (while everyone else's dreams collapse).

    The movie is very informative, about what caused the economy to fail (in 2007). It's also very detailed, and educational (in it's explanations), while trying to remain entertaining; at the same time. I still got lost, multiple times, but I also learned a lot too. Besides being politically fascinating, the movie is hilarious, and full of complex characters. It's a lot more insightful, than anything McKay has done before. What's really odd about the film, is that it almost has you rooting for the U.S. economy to fail; just to prove it's likable characters right (I especially like Bale's character, Michael Burry). The film is a must see!

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 23, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Đại Suy Thoái
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • New Regency Productions
      • Plan B Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $28,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $70,259,870
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $705,527
      • Dec 13, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $133,440,870
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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