Subtlety and Oliver Stone are not acquainted, but if he's resorting to such literal visuals as falling dominoes, it's high time someone took his Oscar away.
@5, I feel like I saw a movie review of a movie Lindy liked. I mean, she still snarked and pointed out the movie's flaws, but I thought in the end she liked it. I'll have to go through the archives to remember which movie, though.
It's not Lindy's fault that they keep forcing her to watch terrible movies. After reading financial blogger Bess Levin's scathing take-down of this film, I suspect that Lindy actually went easy on this one.
My partner is chomping at the bit to see this movie. He loved the first Wall Street, so he's anxious to see the sequel.
And, like Lindy, I too will be forced to sit through this movie (frankly, I just have no interest in movies that glamorize greed and screwing over the common dude for millions and millions so someone can buy that luxury apartment worth 5 million in NYC and eat fish eggs by candle light with a Daryl Hannah clone). Then again, maybe it's the foul taste in my mouth from the first Wall Street that has caused my preconceived notions regarding the sequel.
Regardless, thanks for the heads-up, Lindy. I might use the opportunity to catch up on my sleep, while sitting in the movie theater.
Wait, why are so many people surprised this movie is awful? It has Shia LaBeouf in a starring role, doesn't it? What more do you need to know? Anything he's ever starred in has been garbage, so why would you assume this to be any different?
This is the first time I've found out Shia LaBeouf is a man. I always thought it was a female name. In any case, I wasn't planning to go to this movie anyway (though I really liked the first one).
Thank you Lindy for your always totally funny and right on reviews.
You watch it so we don't have to suffer.
Lindy, do you actually like any movies? I find your takedowns of bad movies entertaining, but I sometimes wonder if you trash everything.
There. Now that's enough Lindy stalking for one day.
And, like Lindy, I too will be forced to sit through this movie (frankly, I just have no interest in movies that glamorize greed and screwing over the common dude for millions and millions so someone can buy that luxury apartment worth 5 million in NYC and eat fish eggs by candle light with a Daryl Hannah clone). Then again, maybe it's the foul taste in my mouth from the first Wall Street that has caused my preconceived notions regarding the sequel.
Regardless, thanks for the heads-up, Lindy. I might use the opportunity to catch up on my sleep, while sitting in the movie theater.
Thank you Lindy for your always totally funny and right on reviews.
Lindy West, you wrote this whole review while eating breakfast, didn't you. I'm on to you.