The Big Short Review
Like Schindler’s List peppered with lewd jokes every 15 minutes or so.
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Like Schindler’s List peppered with lewd jokes every 15 minutes or so.
Gives ardent followers of the series everything that they hoped for and more.
A beautifully shot film with some very nice (but flawed) moments.
Like trying to enjoy a good meal on a plate under a locked glass box.
A platter best suited for your local McDonald’s.
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