The Wolf Of Wall Street (2013) A review - by Shlomoh Sherman December 27, 2013

The Wolf Of Wall Street (2013):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. Director: Martin Scorsese Writers: Terence Winter (screenplay), Jordan Belfort (book) Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie Plot Keywords: corruption - stockbroker - new york city Genres: Biography - Comedy - Crime - Drama Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) Rated R for sequences of strong sexual content, graphic nudity, drug use and language throughout, and for some violence Parents Guide: View content advisory Country: USA Language: English Release Date: December 25, 2013 (USA) Filming Locations: New York City, New York, USA Box Office: Budget: $100,000,000 (estimated) Gross: $9,150,000 (USA) Company Credits: Production Co: Red Granite Pictures, Sikelia Productions, Appian Way Technical Specs Runtime: 180 min Sound Mix: Datasat - Dolby Digital Connections: References Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous (1984) Soundtracks: Boom Boom Boom - Written by Lamar Hula Mahone and Keith D. Mayberry - Performed by The Outhere Brothers - Courtesy of Unidisc Music, Inc. Plot Summary: In The Wolf of Wall Street DiCaprio plays Belfort, a Long Island penny stockbroker who served 20 months in prison for defrauding investors in a massive 1990s securities scheme that involved widespread corruption on Wall Street and in the corporate banking world, including shoe designer Steve Madden.

Storyline: I am a fan of Leonardo DiCaprio and have watched him mature as an accomplished actor. Having seen the trailer to this film, I was anxious to actually go to see it, and did, the day after it opened. I was not disappointed. Scorsese has come up with another winner. The Wolf Of Wall Street is the story of Jordan Belfort, a self-made wealthy stockbroker who devoted his life to money and made it his god. Like most men of his type, Belfort climbed the ladder of success, devouring anyone who got in his way, at the same time raising up with him ordinary people who fell in with his mercenary philosophy of life. The film takes you through so many changes of emotion that there is never a dull moment, as cliche as that may sound. Much of the film, intentionally or not, causes the audience to simply laugh at the outrageous antics of the protagonist and his cronies. At times, you feel complete identification with their aspirations and at others disgust at there lack of human dignity. There are so many scenes of sex, drugs, and pure hilarious chaos that one has to take moments to catch one's breath. The overall effect of the movie is to make the audience feel completely overwhelmed. Belfort might have continued his high living pace of life had it not been for his drug addiction and that of his buddy, Donnie Azoff, his second in command. As it occured, their vice led to their eventual downfall and prosecution by the federal government.

The performances from Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill, as well as the rest of the cast are magnificent.