2014 Academy Award Series
Three hours of mayhem is Oscar worthy?
In short, yes. Some viewers have dismissed this film for its gratuitous nature and its glorification of crime. I understand this argument, and I get that an excessive use of the F-word can upset viewers. On the other hand, I do not know what audiences were expecting. This is a film by Martin Scorsese. Casino and Goodfellas are basically the same movie: criminals gallivant around for several hours and get into mishaps.
Easily the best thing about this film is Leonardo DiCaprio's performance. He's all in as Jordan Belfort. He leaves nothing to the imagination. Although I enjoyed him in Django a little more, DiCaprio is still an Academy Award contender (He'll lose to McConaughey).
The film is fun to watch, but it is a little too long. Jonah Hill turns in another good performance in a drama, but the real scene-stealer is Mathew McConaughey. In only a few minutes of screen time, McConaughey leaps off the screen and continues his ascension to the top of acting community. Overall, this film won't have the legs of Goodfellas, Raging Bull, or even The Departed. It is still a good film, but not an Oscar winner.
disclaimer: I am biased. I would have enjoyed this film more, if it incorporated more economics and business. That's not the point of the film, and Scorsese reveals that early on. If you want economics, then watch margin Call or Too Big Too Fail.
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