Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
Yes, it’s on the list, the most predictable movie we could have written about. Wolf of Wall Street is another black comedy crime film on our list, but this one is biographical! This film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Terence Winter covers the story of Jordan Belfort and his career as a stockbroker in New York City. Let’s just say this film doesn’t show us the trust in Wall street, but it sure is entertaining to watch some of Hollywood’s most A-list stars in this environment.
The film received many positive reviews in direction and acting and also happened to be a major commercial success, grossing $392 million during its theatrical run (becoming Scorsese’s highest-grossing film). With great success, also comes some negatives. It did receive some backlash for its morally ambiguous depiction of events, drug use, extreme profanity, and glorifying individuals in the film. The real-life Jordan Belfort said that the film accurately captured the overall feeling and that “the camaraderie, the insanity, was accurate.” What wasn’t as accurate… he felt that they downplayed his actual habits.
- Won: Golden Globe for Best Actor, Leonardo DiCaprio