Most of you who know me know that Shia LaBeouf is my favorite actor and that I will literally love everything that I see him in! ....Well, this is no exception! It is the sequel to the 1987 film, starring Michael Douglas as Gordon Gekko as well. But in this film, he is accompanied by amazing talent, such as Carey Mulligan, who plays his daughter, Winnie, who has been estranged from Gordon's life for years. Shia LaBeouf plays Jake Moore, a young propriety trader who is planning on proposing to Winnie. He sets out to meet Gordon to ask for his daughter's hand, but at the same time learn a thing or two from the legendary market-man. Winnie isn't sure whether or not to trust the influence that her ex-convict father will have on her boyfriend.
It's a great movie. The acting was amazing, the script was flawless, the cinematography was superb, etc. The film still depicts a dark and sinister outlook on the world of stock trading, however, unlike the first film, (SPOILER ALERT) this film strays away from the dark and mysterious end result of the first film.
Overall, I would definitely see this film again. It doesn't take itself too seriously--but just enough. Maybe another Academy nod towards Douglas for playing Gekko again?? Maybe one towards Shia as well, but then again, I am speaking from a biased point of view.
Overall Grade: A
-Ethan Brehm
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