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This made me really appreciate the gravity of the 2008 financial crisis. I liked how at the ending the people winning in the short started to realize that it wasn’t just about the money and that other people would bear the costs of Wall Street’s greed. It’s also insane how no one was punished for being so careless and were bailed out by taxpayers. After viewing this it seems even more tragic that the investment banks are taking so much of the country’s top talent. While I know not all of them are this bad, it still seems a shame that they continue to appeal to people who could actually be doing great work. This movie definitely gave me a lot to think about which is good.

So so good! Watching this feels like you are a character in the show. The fact that it doesn't have cuts adds to the feeling of continuity which makes it feel so much more real. I thought all of the actors were incredible and so believable. There were many moments where we would be with the characters when nothing was happening, but their facial micro expressions were so powerful in moving the story forward.

Fun movie! Lots of cringey moments, some fun twists, and a happy ending. Great date-night movie.

Such a visually beautiful movie! The whole time I watched it I couldn't stop thinking about how beautiful the colors were. I recognize that often filmmakers choose to have more subdued color palettes to add to the plot, but I feel like more movies should have visually beautiful colors. Not only the colors, but also the filming in general made me so happy to watch. There were so many scenes that were just cool, from longboarding in Iceland, to hiking in the Himalayas, to jumping out of a helicopter. Above all of this, I loved the message of the movie. I finished it and immediately was inspired to go do something. I think that the message alone, combined with the beautiful shots deserves a 9/10. A friend recommended this to me, and I'm so glad I watched it.

I didn't expect it to be quite as absurdly hilarious as it was! So many laugh out loud and completely shocking moments. The whole time I could not believe that it was filmed with real people. It's insane how Sacha Baron Cohen was able to stay in character in even the craziest moments. A comedic masterpiece for it's absurdity and creativity.

This was such a lovely movie. All of the characters were so distinctive—I felt like I had an understanding of each one. I also loved how much the characters developed throughout the film—the son, father, and uncle had grown so much by the end. It was quirky and had so much distinctive character. All of the shots of the yellow bus were so cool, especially the one of it silhouetted on the hill. This was the first non-comedic film I had seen Steve Carell in, and I thought he was great. The final scene was so heartwarming and brought the film to an optimistic close. Although not all of the loose ends were tied up, we as the viewer were given the sense that the family was more equipped to handle the problems together as a team. A beautiful movie overall.

I really appreciated the distinctive style of this movie. Everything felt very cool. This was my second Tarantino film after Inglourious Basterds, so the dialogue scenes, which I know he is known for, were new to me. At first I was surprised about how mundane many of the conversations seemed. You were able to get to know the characters and get a feel for them without every learning much about their backstories. I was surprised and disappointed when John Travolta's character was killed midway through the movie, as I had started to like him a lot. I was amused about the circumstances of his death though—being in the bathroom during pivotal moment, a frequent reoccurrence in the film. It was nice how Tarantino minimized the feeling of loss by still including him in the flashbacks that encompassed the remainder of the movie. It was also interesting how banal the film made out all of the death to be. Typically I am someone who feels death in movies intensely, but it was interesting to see how much I was able to accept it as normal when the characters were so nonchalant about it. There were a lot of surprising and weird moments that served to endear me to the film overall. It was definitely different from anything I have ever seen which I appreciate. Each of the characters was distinctive and memorable, contributing to the unique style and vibe of the movie. The first scene alone set the tone for the remainder, and I liked how the film ended at the conclusion of that same scene. The unique vibe and the originality of the way of introducing characters made me rate this movie very highly.

I still don't really know what I think of this film. Sometimes I feel like it's best to just sit with a movie and form an opinion gradually. I am glad I watched it, although it was definitely a challenging watch at times. I could not stand Chalamet's character, but I know that was the point. I had a similar reaction to him as I did to the main character of Whiplash. I am undecided about how to feel about such intense confidence. On the one hand, I can rationalize that it is the driver behind most great positive changes and inventions. On the other hand, I am somewhat repulsed by it and the feeling of being better than everyone else. To accomplish anything out of the ordinary, you have to believe that you are capable of such things, but what I am turned off by is when such characters automatically assume that what they have to offer is inherently better than anyone else. The consequences of such internal drive were obvious in this movie I liked how there were so many little subplots. I actually found some of the table tennis footage kind of boring. It served as a helpful anchor for the film, but the subplots helped create the feeling that he was always trying to catch up to everything going wrong. It made the movie go by much faster than its 2.5 hour runtime.

It was really fun to watch this one right after The Irishman. I started this film the same day, and it was fun to see so many similar themes. Casino described the extension of the mob life into Las Vegas using money from the same teamsters unions that were featured prominently in The Irishman. While the film definitely romanticized the old Las Vegas, the ending served as a grave reminder of how everything can fall apart. I found myself sympathizing with De Niro's character throughout. I understood his desire to want to try to get Sharon Stone's character to fall in love with him and also understood how it didn't work out. In many of these types of films it always seems like greed is what does the characters in. Had he let her go and left the casino when the heat started to build, much of the crisis could have been averted. It was interesting to me that while the FBI's investigation was the impulse behind everything falling apart, the bosses themselves were the ones that killed off everyone. I enjoyed the movie a lot.

This is definitely one I might want to rewatch at some point. I watched it in two different sessions, so I don't fully remember some parts in the beginning. The ending hit me pretty hard when he ended up alone with his family not speaking to him. His struggle about whether or not to turn on Hoffa at the end was powerful. Though Pacino's character remained was relatively closed off for the majority of the film, you could still see his struggle and concern about turning on his friend.

I really loved this show. While I am definitely not an expert, this seemed like a very realistic depiction of the era to me. So many times while watching it I found myself feeling grateful to be born in our current era. The show sheds light on how many people died in the journey to conquer the West and how difficult every part of the journey was. I find myself feeling sad that there are no such places to explore anymore. Now that most of the world is fully settled, the only next frontier is off of our planet. It was interesting to see how much of survival in those times really comes down to luck. Any competent person can easily die from pure bad luck, but anyone who has been around for a long time must be competent and lucky. Another theme in the show was the idea of trying to save an individual even when you knew that 10 more would die tomorrow. I really respected the leaders of the expedition because of how they were able to hold onto their humanity and not become immune to grief and death. This idea is one that I am still thinking a lot about

I went into it knowing very little about the film. Suffice it to say I was very surprised how graphic and hard to watch it was. It's still hard for me to believe that it is based on a true story. Despite being somewhat repulsed by the entire lifestyle, I couldn't help but root for Belfort throughout. DiCaprio succeeded in making Belfort seem completely charismatic and also juvenile and immature. The film made all of the personal consequences pretty clear, but I agree with some criticism I read that was calling for more depiction of the actual victims of the whole situation. Overall, it was an intense watch, but a strong critique of the culture of Wall Street during that time period. I've heard some people refer to the lifestyle depicted in the film as desirable, and I also saw some criticism along those lines. I definitely didn't feel that way at the end of the movie and felt that it didn't overly glorify the lifestyle. I would recommend the film but caution that the level of excess across the board is hard to watch.

I finished this movie and I didn't know what to think. I was totally engrossed with it the whole time and was surprised when it ended. It was so intense throughout and both Teller and Simmons were mesmerizing to watch. I think the fact that I am still thinking about the ending a week later shows how much it resonated with me. While you could argue from watching the film that the abusive style ultimately worked, I feel like it dragged Neiman down too. He ultimately completely sacrificed his personal life and other elements that defined his character. Throughout the film, his intense drive is undeniable. However, one thing that rubbed me the wrong way was his level of insecurity. The scene at the dinner table, when Neiman tries to prove to the family how impressive he is, seems to contradict his self-confidence in other moments. This level of insecurity seemed unrealistic and made me less sympathetic to his character. That was just one small detail that nagged me throughout, but did not takeaway much from the film overall. Incredibly intense film that takes a critical look at the sacrifices necessary on the path to greatness.

I watched this one in the theaters and went in with high expectations from reading the book. I had remembered liking the book but read it long enough ago that I didn't actually remember how it ended which made it even more fun to watch. I am a big fan of Gosling, and I thought that he gave another great performance in this film. I was engaged the whole time and walked away feeling like it exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend seeing this one in a theater; the shots of space on the big screen were so cool. I also liked how optimistic the film felt. Between it and the Artemis mission, I'm more excited for the future of space travel.

This was a fun watch. I always love the chemistry between Gosling and Stone. I also thought Carell added a lot to the film and gave a good performance. Overall, a lighthearted, funny, sometimes cringeworthy in a good way film with a great cast.