Review :: The Wolf of Wall Street

What. a. film. I actually cried from laughter during the screening. 3 hours of sex, sleaze, drugs, partying, moneymoneymoney and laughter. Probably Leo’s best role to date, and my favourite Scorsese film ever. 2014 cinema, you’ve got a lot to live up to.



The Hype

Honestly, this film crept up on me from the dark a tiny bit. A couple of friends have read the book and were quick to gush about how amazing it was, but I had my reserves. Another film about get-rich-quick Americans living it up, taking too many drugs and getting their comeuppance. We've seen it all before, and with a 3 hour running time, sureeeely it was just going to be a yawnfest.

The Reality
I don't think I've lived through a quicker 3 hours. Honestly, I wish it could have gone on for longer. Yes it ticks all of the boxes I thought it was, but damn does it push the boundaries of them. Boat parties, drunken plane scenes and boozy lunchtime meetings are intermixed with midget throwing (yes, you read that right) and full body paralysis.

Leo's character is followed so closely, but something that could begin to feel a little claustrophobic really doesn't. The constant frame provided by the support cast (including a 'aww, he's all grown up' Jonah Hill) provide many laughs, but it's Leo that delivers the biggest and best every time.

Looking back
This really is the biggest ride at the theme park. I want to watch this again and again and again and again.

Released in the UK on 17th January. Start booking your tickets now now now!