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1. ac hoover 10.19.18 / 11pm

   Great review, very well said. I agree that the director Martin Scorsese really did not hold back on anything PG in this film as well as other films in the past, but I would have to say that I love it and it’s one of those movies that keeps me entertained and want to watch it over again. You described the entire movie in a really great way and i like the intensity you bring a long with it. I really enjoyed The wolf of wall street mainly because it was something different than others movies with consistent climax throughout the entire film. I think that the actors did a great job in playing their parts and getting into the scene.
2. Cesar Maldonado 10.22.18 / 4pm

   Hey Allison, The Wolf of Wall Street has been my favorite movie for a while now. I have watched it over and over again and I still don’t get bored from it. It is true that Jordan Belfort does prefer to have his victim’s money in his pocket. In the film, he states that he knows how to better spend it and enjoy it. The acting in this film is what makes it so good. The part where DiCaprio is crawling into his vintage Lamborghini shows just how good he plays the part. He states that even though he enjoys doing all these drugs, his favorite drug is money.
3. Tucker Jeffery 11.13.18 / 4pm

   Great job on the review! I think you did an excellent job of highlight some key points from within and outside of the plot that make this film that excellent piece of cinema that it is. I really like how you highlighted Jonah Hill’s performance in this film as it often seems to be overshadowed by DiCarpio’s. Both are excellent but I found myself more impressed with Hill’s as he previously had normally only done work in comedic teenager type of roles. Scorsese did an excellent job as always and I really agreed with your point that Scorses does not hold back on what he shows in his content. This is a crucial element that makes him so great and its good to seen light shown on it positively. You show clear understanding of the films underlying messages and most definitely captured what the film is all about.
4. Kason Carter 03.05.19 / 2pm

   Hey Allison, this is by far my favorite movie of all time. I have seen this movie a countless number of times. I usually get tired of movies but this one never gets old. The story like of this movie is one of the best planned out films I can think off. Leonardo DiCaprio is the perfect fit in this film and his acting is so good. For example, when they take drugs it makes you feel like he really is intoxicated. I really enjoyed reading your review and am excited to read other post you have put on this website!
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5. Meredith Seyler 03.07.19 / 3pm

   Interesting review on the film. You pointed out some aspects that I never noticed or even considered, with the individuals affected by his scams. Although that is a big issue, I believe that the film purposely was meant to not focus on that issue in particular. The way they portrayed Jordan Belfort in the movie was outstanding, once again Leonardo DiCaprio killing the game. I was confused as to why he never won anything for this role, because it was so great in my opinion. The bright colors, crazy scenes, and raunchy humor topped everything off and made the movie so interesting to watch with never a dull moment occurring.
6. Gavin Guilfoyle 03.08.19 / 6pm

   The Wolf of Wall Street is my all time favorite movie and I enjoyed reading your review. I think you pinpointed many scenarios to great effect, especially how Jonah Hill became a dynamic actor through this movie. I couldn’t agree more with that statement and loved him in this role, even if it isn’t his signature type of role. I think Scorsese did a phenomenal job with this film and the raunchy realistic vibe makes it like I was there when this whole escapade went down in real life. Fascinating review!
7. Skyler Booth 03.08.19 / 7pm

   Overall great review. I have watched this movie multiple times and is probably one of my favorite movies and I really agree with everything you had too say about it. Some of the scenes being very over the top and very R rated does help viewers get an idea of the story better like you said. Also the way the actors played the different chapters were spot on and really helped make this movie an overall great movie.
8. Madeliene Mitchell 03.10.19 / 6pm

   I enjoyed reading this review, it was comprehensive and thorough. I agree with the idea that Scorcese does not exclude potentially offensive material such as the drug use and promiscuity. Leonardo DiCaprio does an exceptional job of portraying the character and I believe this contributes to the overall verisimilitude of the film. Scorcese did a fantastic job of telling this story and successfully conveyed the message of the consequences of relying on sources of external happiness.
9. Angeliki Smirniotis 06.15.19 / 9am

   The Wolf of Wall Street is one of my favorite films. I think you did a great job pointing out the important factors of the film. It was very smart of Scorsese to include crime, comedy, and drama in order to appeal to a lot of audiences. Also, I agree that both Dicaprio and Hill did a great job in the film but I am glad you pointed out how unlike Dicaprio this was a different kind of a film for Hill as he usually stars in only comedies. The film explains to the audiences, that money truly does not buy you happiness and if materials are all you focus on then you will live an unfulfilling life.
10. Kenneth OConnor1 07.21.19 / 9pm

    This is definitely one of my favorite movies because of Belfort’s journey as a person throughout the movie. We are able to see the choices he makes and everything he does that leads to his downfall. Very well said about the movie not offering any alternative perspectives of his actions and crimes. Seeing this movie made me wonder how they had so much money but were living like animals. The movie does a great job bringing up the theme of how pointless such a materialistic life like his is combined with a very exciting storyline makes this a great movie to watch.
11. Rachel Kahn 08.01.19 / 3pm

    This review is done very well! Martin Scorsese does an excellent job at the Mise-en-scene of the film. Martin Scorses is able to glorify the wall street life and the money that comes with it by using editing and props in the film. This is one of my favorite films because of the amazing mise-en-scene in the film as well as the great acting. I liked how you mentioned that at the end of the film Belford does not give a lot of relief to the people that he has hurt financially and they most likely will never get their money back. This is very important to remember since this is based on a true story.
12. Jordan Diego 10.15.19 / 2am

    Wolf of Walls Street is probably my favorite movie of all time, due to how intriguing and awesome I think Jordan Belforts journey to the top was. I agree with this review on how the movie tells a very compelling and interesting story, however I disagree with the fact that the movie should touch on the affects of Belforts wrongdoings because the movie is about his rise to the top and his life and not the people affected by him in my opinion. I personally really love this movie and everything about it, and I found it very interesting to read about some alternative ideas that you had for how the film should have been made. The movie does due a good job on portraying Belforts reckless lifestyle that came with his success and how his ultamate greed led to his downdall and I believe the story was enhanced through all the amazing mise-en-scene and acting the film provides
13. Hugo Perea 11.22.19 / 8pm

    Great short review of the story. You mentioned that the movie is set in the 80’s. I think the film could have added more details to the mise-en-scene to help convey the time period. I was also surprised by Jonah Hills performance. I had seen Hill in some comedy films. I believe that his performance in this movie might shapes exceptions of him. I do think that he is a “diverse” actor in that he can take up different roles.
14. usiqueiralemes 03.03.20 / 2pm

    This is certainly one of the greatest movies i have ever watched. Everything based on reality, the market and how shareholders work their way out to become rich together in the famous wolf of wall street in New York City. Great actors, one of my favorite actors whom participated in this film, Leonardo DiCaprio who plays Jordan Belfort. Not all was this a great movie with great reviews, making a total gross profit of 392 million dollars, but also gave me motivation to think more wisely. Not only was this movie interesting and smart towards viewers, but also a great way to make the audience enjoy humor and many aspects that aren’t taken seriously which makes the movie even more interesting, a wonderful mix of drama and comedy which made the outcome of this movie perfect. Also one of the longest movies I have ever watched (3 hours), so be prepared!
15. Matthew Palamar 03.03.20 / 8pm

    The Wolf of Wall Street has been one of my all time favorite movies since the day I saw it in theaters. I think this movie is so intriguing and fun to watch because it really cuts out most of the boring stuff we think about when talking about the stock market, and goes in depth to what really was going on behind the scenes in the 80s on wall street. With all the sex and drugs that we see in this movie keeps the audience very engaged, the only thing its missing is some rock and roll. Leonardo DiCaprio has always been one of my favorite actors, and I think they casted this movie perfectly. If anyone can play someone as vulgar and intense as Jordan Belford, its Leo. Just thinking about all the hilarious scenes and aspects of this movie makes me crack up while writing this. Well, looks like I know what I’m rewatching tonight!!
16. Grant Borek 03.08.20 / 12pm

    I really enjoyed this film. It’s just really cool to see the lifestyles of these people because it is not something you would ever expect someone to do. I wish there was more detail to the background of the film and really being out the era this film was set in. I did also really get that vibe that Jordan was “invincible”. I agree that Scorsese did a really good job at making the film feel raw and realistic. I believe in films like these that is very very important. I really got a feeling verisimilitude from this film because of that. It’s unfortunate that people had to fall victim to his lifestyle and there were a lot of people who had money stolen from them.
17. robert macgregor 06.06.20 / 11am

    Hi Alison, you wrote a wonderful review for this film! I really enjoyed this film and have re-watched it multiple times and I 100% agree with all of your points! I feel as though all the actors put on an incredible performance, especially DiCaprio and Hill. To me this movie really helped me realize Jonah Hill’s true potential, which you did an excellent job speaking on. I also felt that DiCaprio did a wonderful job of bringing Belfort to life and really expressing the sense of invincibility he had to the viewer. One aspect of the film that really intrigued by how Scorsese held nothing back and do think it is still a somewhat accurate picture of the industry to this day. Scorsese being the wonderful directed he is also made sure that everything was period correct and helped capture the viewer more, especially Belfort’s Lamborghini Countach.
18. sharaa miran 07.18.20 / 5am

    Hey, this is a great review of The Wolf of Wall Street. I have to agree that it was awesome to see Hill taking on a more austere role as you mentioned. Jonah Hill is an actor defined by his persona, we see him as a actor that takes on most comedy films. It was extra fun to see Hill taking on a role against our expectations and not a comedy actor but a man which is married to his cousin and working in finance. As you mentioned, I also did the observation that director Martin Scorsese didn’t held back on language, nudity, violence and drug abuse. I find this very good and that not every director is doing this. But by doing this we can appeal and believe more in the craziness because it is portrayed as it was.
19. Mauro Bianchi 07.18.20 / 9am

    Hello! Thank you for sharing your thoughts about this movie, I found your review really well made even though I think that Scorsese’s objective wasn’t to talk about all the money related issues so I wouldn’t say that the movie missed out on talking about those elements as it was most likely a stylistic decision of the producer himself ( he probably wanted to keep a constant climax throughout the film). I think that the cast played a perfect role and linked perfectly with the misè-en-scene of the film.
20. Siddharth Dave 07.18.20 / 3pm

    Hi, I enjoyed reading your review as you kept it concise, accurate and gave the readers information to agree with and think upon later. The first time I watched this movie, I had a great time and felt as if I was part of the excitement Jordan Belfort’s character creates. The team behind the camera did a great job as well, with incorporating some of the most intricate and fun set designs and costumes I have seen in a movie. As you mentioned, the over the top scenes in this movie are classic of Scorsese and fit in perfectly with the narrative. Overall, I agree that this movie displays the lifestyle that is associated with the wealthy, materialistic type.
21. Riley Bream 10.02.20 / 10am

    Hey, this review did a wonderful job at balancing an estimate of viewer enjoyment and true film analysis. I also agree with your opinion about this step in Jonah Hill’s career. I also was surprised by your comparison between The Wolf of Wall Street but I think it is spot on! DiCaprio’s role in The Wolf of Wall Street reminded me a lot of Liotta’s in Goodfellas, it’s very interesting how similar those movies are. I wonder how different the movie would have been had Scorsese included more information and scenes about those affected by Belford’s action. Good job on the review!!
22. Emily King 10.14.20 / 12pm

    This review went over all aspects of this film, and how it greatly portrayed the raunchy and drug addicted life that Jordan Belfort lived. You mentioned how the film did d great job of portraying Belfort’s life, and how DiCaprio portrayed this role very well, but the film also did not give any relief to the people who were affected by his greediness. The Wolf of Wall Street is a great film that excites the audience, while also giving insight to the real life that Jordan Belfort lived.
23. Logan Douek 10.17.20 / 3pm

    Hey, this review is extremely well put and I really like the details you included about the director and screenwriters objectives. I agree that the film did not hold back on the crime, drugs, nudity, or language. I feel as if that gives the movie a much more raw feeling as you mentioned. The Wolf of Wall Street is my favorite film and I am able to learn something new every time I watch it. The actors performances were amazing and this will definitely be a film remembered throughout history.
24. Reef Graham 10.17.20 / 6pm

    Hey Allison, great review! This was very well written. I love how you went into depth of the overall plot of this film. You did a great job of showing how drugs and business affected Jordans life as a whole and how he lived it. This is very important when describing the overall plot of the movie. This movie shows what its like to be in this type of business the ups and the downs. Overall great review and good job touching on the key points in Jordans life.
25. Andrea Francolino 10.27.20 / 5am

    Interesting review! I agree that Scorsese does not hold back on violence, drug abuse, nudity and language, but it is amazing to see how cleverly he does it; he is not trying to judge the character’s behaviour nor he tries to tell the story with a moral stance. I think that Scorsese’s goal was also to show the public in the most crude way how some people abuse the system to get filthy rich and in the end, thanks to their wealth, the punishments often don’t fit the crime. I couldn’t agree more when you talk about the materialistic desires leading to a empty life, and this movie displays it clearly since it is based off a true story.
26. Travis Ball 03.05.21 / 7pm

    Hey Allison, this is a great review and you described everything that needs to be said about this film. I have watched this movie when I was younger and rewatched it again recently and so much more was learned and understood. Since I am becoming much more involved with business this movie was very interesting to watch and I was able to capture a lot more details the second time through. Martin Scorsese has a great way of mixing comedy, crime, and drama into one film. I also really enjoyed Goodfellas that he directed. I think you perfectly portrayed both the actor and the characters role well.
27. Wynton Peters 03.05.21 / 11pm

    I like how you mention the ‘viewers can’t help but enjoy the ride” and it think it really speaks to the core essence of the film. This film is quite interesting in that it really just shows things from Belfort’s perspective, and portrays that to him, no one else matters and therefore might as well not be paid any attention to. I think this is why this film got a lot of backlash and was characterized as ignorant, but I think the message behind the film that it shows how easy it is to distract an audience from reality and make them side with the embodiment of a horrible person. It uses glamor and humor to create this effect. the movie clearly avoids the desolation Belfort brought upon a lot of people, and makes it easy to forget that he’s scamming real people who feel the very real consequences of his actions.
28. Raymond Avila 03.20.21 / 5pm

    The Wolf of Wallstreet only works because Scorsese holds nothing back. If we as the viewers weren’t able to see everything that happened, the movie wouldn’t have had as big of an impact. Leonardo Decaprio and Jonah Hill with their portrayals of the characters helped the audience best understand how you would enter that life. Decaprio helped show a man who tried living the proper way but when his life is flipped upsidedown when he lost his original job as a stockbroker, he did what he thought was best to keep his old life. Hill played a character who saw an opportunity at fortune and just as many of us, took that chance. I feel that the movie providing no relief for those who were scammed best shows real-life because while we want a happy ending or we want to see the best-case scenario, life simply doesn’t work that way.
29. Ethan Lynn 03.20.21 / 11pm

    This is a very well thought out review, that goes very into detail. I really like how descriptive you are discussing the film, what was happening, and the character development. It really helps to know exactly what you’re talking about. I like how you go into depth about these different characters playing different roles, and how it may be different than what they normally do. The first time I watched this film I really felt like the players were playing the parts they were supposed to. For example like you said Jonah Hill was, “takes on a more austere role as opposed to his usual comedic character in movies”. I also believe outside of him Jordan Belfort was played extremely well and made us viewers feel alive in his era while watching the film.
30. Leah Nelson 06.05.21 / 10pm

    I have watched The Wolf of Wall Street a handful of times and I can honestly say that it is one of my favorite movies. I think that Martin Scorsese and Terrence Winter did an excellent job at keeping this movie extremely entertaining. After watching this film myself, I watched interviews with the real Jordan Belfort and I can honestly say that Leonardo DiCaprio did an outstanding job at accurately portraying his mannerisms and voice. I really enjoyed reading this review and you really did analyze aspects of this film that I had not put too much thought into.
31. Madison Lynch 06.05.21 / 10pm

    This movie has got to be on of the most greatest films of all time. With the exceptional wardobe, acting, cast, and scenes that truly capture what it is like to get caught up in the “fancy” life is perfectly portrayed throughout this movie. I loved how you said “director Martin Scorsese and screenwriter Terrence Winter elegantly infuse the genres of crime, comedy and drama allowing greater appeal for a wide variety of audiences.” I could not agree more with that statement, this movie not only had its very serious moments with many illegal acts but it perfectly adds comedic effect to make the viewer more involved in the film. You did a great job explaining what the Directors and actors did so well. This movie allows you to follow a young and hungry man thriving to be the best stock broker, watching him rise until slowing starting to downfall from all of his deceitful acts, letting the money get to his head. With so much drug use, parties, and sex it shows a real life example of what can happen to you if you don’t remember whats the most important thing in life, happiness not money. Your end statement “Overall, however, this movie succeeded in providing a compelling storyline as well as delivering a message as to the pointlessness of living a life solely based off materialistic desires.” just blew me away how you perfectly ended it with such a powerful and true statement that somehow described the entire movie. Great movie, and great review:)
32. Fernando Lanuza 06.14.21 / 9pm

    Allison’s review of this film really captures the overall narrative and plot. She describes Jordan Belfort’s demeanor and attitude of his scheming very well. The overall story captured in the film really captures the viewer with everything from illegal activities, serious situations, and its comic relief throughout the film. My favorite part of the film is how well Leo depicts the real Jordan Belfort. I have seen countless interviews with the real Jordan and even he himself speaks about how well Leo does. Overall, definitely one of my top five films to watch and never get tired off.
33. Ken Munoz 07.11.21 / 11am

    Allison’s review was very detailed and described the movie and main character perfectly. The Wolf of Wall street is hands down my favorite movie of all time. The acting is phenomenal by Jonah hill, Margot Robbie, and of course Leonardo DiCaprio. The film is entertaining from beginning to the very ending. The film takes place in the perspective of Jordan Belfort narrating the story and you get hypnotized by the acting of all the characters in the movie. You root for Jordan Belfort through the whole movie, even though he is doing fraud, adultery, and giving in to temptation. The plot itself, can teach the audience a valuable lesson. In life it is important to play by the rules and not let greed consume you, or their will always be dire consequences. The compelling storyline and amazing lifestyle makes the audience crave that as well but the price to pay for having that life will swallow you whole.
34. Nailea Gaytan 10.30.21 / 7am

    Watching this film will never become or feel like a chore. I can watch this film with wanting to stay in tune with it endlessly. What I mean when I say this is the frequent zoning out during many movies. Whether it be lack of interest in the movie, or my non-stop thoughts taking over I tend to wander off but in movies I really seem to enjoy, they grasp my attention away from my overflowing thoughts, acting as distraction. My favorite scene in this film would without a doubt be the company speech scene. I think this scene shows the chemistry between the main leads along with the praise Jordan gets from his staff. For me this was the turning point of becoming even more interested in the bond of the impact Jordan had on his employees. In filmmaking, one of the most noteworthy factors is the authenticity of the films cast. This can raise the questions like wondering if the leads have had an off-screen friendship or relationship because of their passionate acting. On the other hand, in some films the cast’s authenticity and acting in general can break the film with actors that may not embody their role leading to the prion mention of zoning out.
35. Nailea Gaytan 10.30.21 / 7am

    Watching this film will never become or feel like a chore. I can watch this film with wanting to stay in tune with it endlessly. What I mean when I say this is the frequent zoning out during many movies. Whether it be lack of interest in the movie, or my non-stop thoughts taking over I tend to wander off but in movies I really seem to enjoy, they grasp my attention away from my overflowing thoughts, acting as distraction. My favorite scene in this film would without a doubt be the company speech scene. I think this scene shows the chemistry between the main leads along with the praise Jordan gets from his staff. For me this was the turning point of becoming even more interested in the bond of the impact Jordan had on his employees. In filmmaking, one of the most noteworthy factors is the authenticity of the films cast. This can raise the questions like wondering if the leads have had an off-screen friendship or relationship because of their passionate acting. On the other hand we get lack of passion in other films which can potentially can “break” instead of “make” the film with actors that may not embody their role leading to the prion mention of zoning out.
36. Carlos Rodriguez 03.10.22 / 4pm

    This review of the film Wolf of Wall street was spot on, it is clearly true that the director did not hold back on the profanity and nudity used in the film in order to strongly convey how much of a reckless life Jordan Belfort lived during his time on Wallstreet. The use of drugs, women and expensive material objects in the film almost makes you jealous of how luxurious of a life he lived until you realize he was scamming people of their hard-earned money. While you watch this film all these components tie together along with passionate dialogue to make the film very entertaining to watch. The performances of Dicaprio and Hill make the film way more worth the watch as it does not feel like they are playing a role but instead they really are that person. Although this film was amazing through and through I do agree it would have been nice to see how the scans that Belfort and his colleagues pulled affected his victims and how they reacted when the person they trusted with their money had put in jail for scamming them
37. Avary Thorne 03.11.22 / 7pm

    Allison’s review was pretty spot on. The wolf of wall street is a raunchy film representing the wall street stock broker at a time of Jordan Belfort. The director was not shy in glamorizing something that was a crime that had many victims. It overall was however entertaining and a fun movie to watch.
38. Lucia Hermoso 03.11.22 / 7pm

    i love your analysis of this movie. everything said was very spot on and well spoken. Watching the downfall of Jordan Belfort through his need for money, drugs, and sex was explained very well. My favorite scenes in this film would definitely be when he was asking one of his business partners to sell him a pen. I think this showed how smart a business man he was before he started to go off the deep end. This is also a key scene since at the end of the movie he is teaching a business class and asks everyone to sell him a pen. I agree that it would have been nice to see how the scams he and his partners put onto people affected the vitims.
39. Michael Burton 04.10.22 / 9pm

    I thought that your analysis and description of the film was not only spot on, but very well worded too. I’ve seen the film a couple of times now, and every time I watch it I find myself appreciative of the acting in the film and thought that the cast that was brought together for this film was an interesting one with diverse characteristics. I’ve always loved DiCaprio’s acting, and thought that he played the part of Belfort spot on, and as you mentioned, I found it intriguing as well to see Jonah Hill portrayed in a different manner in this film than the way his characters are usually portrayed. I think Scorsese’s relentlessness with the violence, drug abuse, sex, and language in the film is something that certainly draws younger audiences in and sparks their interest for the film a little more.
40. Simon Villanueva 06.04.22 / 12pm

    Great review, I completely agree with the corelation of the films Wolf of Wall Street and Catch Me If You Can, both of which feature Leonardo Di Caprio convincingly portraying the self-made millionaire who appears to believe that people’s hard-earned money is better kept in his pocket, which is similar to his role as a con artist. I’d want to expand on the scenario in which Belfort rewards his staff with a floor full of strippers and prostitutes. It’s a Mise-en-scene that captures the tone and ambiance of the sort of business Jordan Belfort operates and how they prioritize the strippers and prostitutes in the setting, giving the film a strong overall look and feel.
41. Pippyn Carney 07.11.22 / 6pm

    Hey there Allison Fuerst! What an absolutely AMAZING review of “The Wolf of Wall Street”!! This movie was an instant favorite for me as soon as the end credits started to role. The way that you have described it is spot on and touches base with every key plot used throughout this film! I really love the wording you have chose to use in your review, as it is very scholarly and credible! I also really like that you touched base on the ideal that although this film is hectic, a bit stressful, and overall not the happiest of stories, it has huge characteristics of comedy sprinkled throughout it! The repetition of the theme of greed is used widely during this film, which I think is very raw and realistic in the aspect of what type of story this film is based on. Showing insight on the negative parts of having unlimited money is very important, because even if you are the richest man in the world, there is a very high likelihood that you aren’t going to be the happiest, too.
42. Kane 07.27.22 / 10pm

    The Wolf of Wallstreet only works because Scorsese holds nothing back. If we as the viewers weren’t able to see everything that happened, the movie wouldn’t have had as big of an impact. Leonardo Decaprio and Jonah Hill with their portrayals of the characters helped the audience best understand how you would enter that life. I’ve always loved DiCaprio’s acting and thought that he played the part of Belfort spot on, and as you mentioned, I found it intriguing as well to see Jonah Hill portrayed in a different manner in this film than the way his characters are usually portrayed.
43. Harrison Funk 10.21.22 / 3pm

    The Wolf of Wall Street is probably one of my favorite movies of all time. I find it interesting to hear that the majority of it was based off a true story. I agree with you that the director and screenwriters use of drugs, alcohol, violence and sex helps convey the behavior associated with that industry and the eventual downfall of Jordan Belfort. The use of these actions helps give the viewer a sense of what it was really like working in that industry, not blurring anything out and deciding to show all the dramatic parts in the movie draws in the viewers attention and keeps them focused on what is happening in the film.
44. Eric Lyke 03.04.23 / 7pm

    Hey there Allison, I like what you say how about the Wolf of Wall Street an I felt that Leonardo DiCaprio did an amazing job showcasing what it is like to be a broker on Wall Street. One of my favorite scene of the film was easel the company speech scene an was such a powerful preformance an a incredible acting performance. Overall an amazing review an great job going into the true deepth of the film.
45. Richard Desales 03.14.23 / 4pm

    Hey Allison, I agree with you on how you said this movie showed us how life would be like if we solely lived off of materialistic desires. This movie showed us how money would make us blind to our morals. I also like how you noticed the director gave the producers a fun ride with the crazy lifestyle. All of this plays in the mise-en-scène to make the role more realistic so that the stereotypes are clearly shown.
46. Bella Valenzuela 03.16.23 / 2pm

    Although I have not finished this movie, I feel as though I already have after reading this review. Full of detail and descriptive character personalities, it is not hard to imagine how “raunchy” these people and their environment can be. From what I finished watching this film does a great job of making this lifestyle come to life. The actors’ narratives made you believe that this was their reality and they weren’t just playing part. The mise-en-scene was portrayed very well and displayed the time period in which this took place, helping the audience to better understand the time and theme. This film was a great example of how wall street stockbrokers really carried themselves and what they truly valued. This gave us a look into their reality and how they scammed innocent people in their journey to attain the most power through money.
47. Dj Ghiorso 03.17.23 / 5pm

    Hello Allison,
    Outstanding work in describing the looks and the techniques as well as the way in which the actors and actresses portrayed such pivotal roles throughout the movie. This is one of the best movies to illustrate the lifestyle on Wall Street, and director Martin Scorcese uses different techniques like you stated to deepen the viewer’s understanding of what life was like during this time. One of my favorite scenes would be when they are trying to smuggle the money through the airports, as the screenwriters and other workers used the alcohol, money, and drugs that were so evident throughout to really give those watching an understanding of how all of that can lead to the downfall which in this case was Jordan Belfort. Ultimately, Leonardo Dicaprio did an outstanding job in portraying the life of Belfort and how the greed that many people have can destroy their reputation and hurt many relationships in their life. Great work in the review of this movie, as you provided a lot of solid information that I gained.
48. Disani Nichols 03.25.23 / 8pm

    Hello Allison,
    You did an amazing job at describing and breaking down the film. I have watched this film multiple times, and I have to agree that the director did keep extreme explicit scenes. However, I felt like I was able to live through Jordan Belfort’s old lavish lifestyle. I enjoyed how you explained the characters and if I had nit seen the movie I would be able to understand t through your review. The movie overall was crazy and I still cannot believe someone consumed so many drugs and had that playboy lifestyle
49. Caleb Desai 07.20.23 / 6pm

    Hi Allison,

    First, I liked this review, and you did a fantastic job breaking down the characters and essential/memorable scenes in the film. I enjoy how you pointed out some of the extreme moments of the film, and some moments probably shocked audiences. However, these extreme and often moments needed to be kept in the film as it truly helps the audience understand who Jordan Belfort was and, more importantly, his lifestyle. I love how the film uses mise-en-scène in the form of costumes, partying, and the soundtrack to explore the hectic life Belfort lived. These uses of mise-en-scène often feel very verisimilar, and you almost feel as if you are living his extravagant and chaotic life with Belfort.
50. Sebastian Cerezo 03.15.24 / 5pm

    Hi Allison, I really enjoyed your review of the Wolf of Wall Street, which happens to be one of my favorite movies of all time. Your comment on how Jonah Hill had to adapt to this new role was something I had previously overlooked and it made me realize how well he did at bringing his character Donnie to life. You also perfectly captured the moment that truly got Leonardo DiCaprio’s character Jordan Belfort addicted to making money, which was when his fellow stockbroker, Mark introduced him to the world of anarchy and luxury that he strived to live in.

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