Margin Call has an
unusually complex story line, yet, it's able to capture a Wall Street feel,
while creating a thrilling and even comical film.
The film centers on a large company that deals with the selling
and trading of assets. With the help of a former employee, one worker discovers
that the company is falling deeply in debt due to a faulty formula. As the
clock ticks, everyone in the company must figure out how to solve this dilemma.
Margin Call has a
powerhouse cast. There isn't a single scene without one of the big actors in
it. Unfortunately, this also made me feel like there wasn't a single strong
lead. Either way, Jeremy Irons and Paul Bettany were my favorites, with each
character acted well.
The problem with Margin
Call is that you have to be in a very specific mood to see it. There's a
good amount of information to follow, so don't expect to be able to tune out. I
understand the intrigue with this kind of topic, but I can't see why they'd
choose to be so complex. In most cases, I believe this could alienate the
audience.
Complex or not, there's still enough going on in the film for it
to be engaging. It's not your typical thoughtless movie, for sure. If the
material interests you, like it did me, the experience will be worth it.
