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The writers and director do a great job of livening up what would otherwise have been a very dry numbers-crunching journey into the twilight zone of finance. Explanations of the most convoluted shenanigans are made in unique ways, the fourth wall is not sacred, and don't be surprised if a stripper or two helps with the exposition. Colorful characters, lively presentation, solid in almost every way -- though it's probably not the best movie to see on New Year's eve to instill one with hope for the future.
Great performances from Christian Bale, Steve Carell and others.
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Seriously, go see it and laugh until you cry.
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Ow! Ow! Ow! The irony coming off the screen is hurting me.
Steve Carell does a great job. It's a really well done film with plenty of weirdness used to tell the story. My favorite film of 2016.
Lots of laughing amidst the tears.
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Started slow, I thought, but I was quickly absorbed. Great horror film! I loved Steve Carell -- I think this is the best thing I've seen him do.
Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
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Best thing Selena Gomez has done since Wizards of Waverly Place.
I concur with the reviews above, except for tq's horror comment - it struck me as more of a comedy...a terrifying comedy in the end, but good comedy can prey upon fear.
Surprisingly entertaining sans sword fight.
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Saw it again on the seatback cinema. Liked it again.
As a matter of fact, my anger does keep me warm
