I really didn't know what to make with The Wolf of Wall Street. I saw it on Christmas night, and it started late for some unknown reason. By the time the 50 commercials and trailers ran their course the actual movie didn't start til like 10:50 (it was supposed to start at 10:20). My buddy and I were also seated beside this idiotic couple who spent the 3 hours on their phone and nannering on about nothing. It was just a horrible experience, which is one reason why I came out not really liking the movie at all (would have given it a 5 out of 10).
Aside from that experience I did feel that the movie was about 30 minutes too long, and that some parts were either unnecessary or repetitive. The performances were good, although I could have lived with less Jonah Hill and more Matthew Mcconaughey. In the hands of a less capable director the movie could have been a complete disaster, especially in how it glorifies such despicable people. It's also not like Goodfellas or Casino, where you appreciate the characters motivations, and the fact they were only taking advantage of other criminals (not normal people). Also obviously white collar crime itself isn't all that interesting. But Scorsese did what he had to liven up the movie.
I couldn't think of the final movie to place on my list, so I put it on there thinking that one of these days I will probably really like the movie. It just has the Scorsese appeal that works so well in these type of movies. Also you do get to see Margot Robbie fully frontal... absolutely gorgeous woman.
