Directed by Martin Scorsese
Writers - Terence Winter (screenplay), Jordan Belfort (book)
Cast - Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Matthew McConaughey, Kyle Chandler
Plot Summary
Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, from his rise to a wealthy stockbroker living the high life to his fall involving crime, corruption and the federal government.
Review
I have to say this movie is the definite return of Martin Scorsese. Wolf of Wall Street is so good that I can compare it to his other masterpiece, Goodfellas. Almost everything in this movie is near perfection. It may be 3 hours long but you will never feel the time as scene after scene, you as the viewer will get totally immersed into the life of Jordan Belfort.
Casting for this movie is really good. Leo Dicaprio has a very good chance of winning the best actor for the Oscars this time.The boy has definitely grown into a fine actor. From a shit movie called Titanic, to Django to this. Dicaprio has become one of those few actors, I will follow his movies no matter what. And his sidekick, Jonah Hill. I have nothing but praise for him.He really turned up a notch for this. There was this particular scene involving a goldfish,Jonah was so into his character that he wanted to do it for real just because there were other actors there going all out on their roles. There are so many scenes which you will either laugh or groan with Jonah Hill's character.Definitely another actor to look out for in the near future. Even Matthew McConaughey in those short scenes were memorable. That thing he does with his chest in one particular scene. I'm very sure alot of people who have watched this movie will do it. I sure as hell am guilty of doing that when I think of Wolf of Wall Street. And that was actually how Matthew McConaughey psyches himself up before he goes on camera. DiCaprio spotted it and asked him to include that in the movie. And playing Belfort's dad was none other than Rob Reiner ( director of When Harry met Sally and A few good men). I havent seen him in a while and here he is spewing profanities like crazy which is so unlike Rob Reiner.hahaha. Margot Robbie who plays Belfort's second wife was fantastic.She held out on her own against the male actors. She even did the accent very well plus she has a great pair of tits.
One of my favourite things about Wolf of Wall Street were the editing and camera works.Editing was fucking amazing and you can see the smooth flow between shots and all.Some of the camera works and editing were purposely done to be edgy,blurry and all but it was done because to make sure the viewer feels what it was like under the influence of drugs and what not. Direction was solid. I'm so happy Marty went back to stories which he tells it best and not some sappy bullshit.
I really loved the script alot. It was brash,vulgar and fucking funny. There are so many lines to use for parties and shit.
Another cool thing is that Leo DiCaprio and Scorsese used their own funds to produce this so there wont be any interference from movie bigwigs telling them to cut down the profanity or the excessive violence and sexual content so that the younger audience can watch and they can make money out of it. I say fuck the kids. A story should be told as it is.If you take out integral parts of the story due to nudity or profanity,you are compromising the story and if you still think that the story is not important, then you are a fucking idiot. So kudos to Leo and Marty for doing what they did for this movie.
Highly recommended that everyone should watch this movie. Everyone...
I have watched Wolf of Wall Street twice now and I can't wait for the blu ray to come out for this.
Best Quotes
Jordan Belfort: I am not gonna die sober!
Jordan Belfort: You want a beer, pal?
Donnie Azoff: What are you drinkin'?
Jordan Belfort: I got this non-alcoholic shit...
Donnie Azoff: What's that?
Jordan Belfort: It's like a non-alcoholic beer. It's got no... no alcohol.
Donnie Azoff: It's a beer?
Jordan Belfort: Yeah, with no alcohol.
Donnie Azoff: But, you drink enough and... you drink a lot and it'll get you fucked up?
Jordan Belfort: No, there's no alcohol. That's the fuckin' point.
Donnie Azoff: I'm not a scientist; I don't know what the fuck you're talking about. I can get you beer if you want fuckin' beer.
Jordan Belfort: I know, but I don't drink, remember? I don't drink anymore?
Donnie Azoff: What, you wanna go inside and blow some lines of baking powder, baking soda? Can't imagine ever not enjoying getting fucked up. I love it.
Jordan Belfort: Yeah...
Donnie Azoff: How's being sober?
Jordan Belfort: It fuckin' sucks.
Donnie Azoff: Boring, right?
Jordan Belfort: So boring. I'm gonna kill myself.
Naomi Lapaglia: Who's Venice?
Jordan Belfort: Who? Who?
Naomi Lapaglia: Who? Who? What are you, a fuckin' owl?
Recommended movies done by the director
Goodfellas
Casino
Shutter Island
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