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Format: DVD March 15, 2016


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In the mid-2000s, hedge fund manager Michael Burry (Christian Bale) took a hard look at the subprime mortgage market...and saw the tidal wave of borrower defaults to come. As a handful of financial industry insiders watched him bet billions against the very stability of the banks, they felt themselves torn between knowing the consequence of collapse...and getting themselves a very lucrative piece of that action. Adam McKay’s trenchant take on the ‘08 economic crisis, inspired by the Michael Lewis bestseller, also stars Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, Marisa Tomei, Hamish Linklater. 130 minutes


Genre: Comedy


Format: Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen, Subtitled


Contributor: Marisa Tomei, Christian Bale, Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, Melissa Leo, Steve Carrell


Language: English


Runtime: 2 hours and 10 minutes


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 0.01 Ounces


Item model number ‏ : ‎ 59176430000


Media Format ‏ : ‎ Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen, Subtitled


Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 10 minutes


Release date ‏ : ‎ March 15, 2016


Actors ‏ : ‎ Melissa Leo, Marisa Tomei, Christian Bale, Brad Pitt, Steve Carrell


Dubbed: ‏ ‎ English, French, Spanish


Subtitles: ‏ ‎ Spanish, English, French, Portuguese


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    • A Riveting Blend of Entertainment and Education - A Must-Watch!
"The Big Short" is a cinematic masterpiece that seamlessly merges entertainment with factual storytelling, earning its well-deserved five-star rating with flying colors. This film is a rare gem that manages to captivate its audience while shedding light on complex real-world events, creating an unforgettable viewing experience. From the moment the film starts, you're drawn into a world of high-stakes finance, intricate schemes, and larger-than-life characters. The storytelling is nothing short of brilliant, expertly weaving together multiple narratives that culminate in a gripping climax. It's a rollercoaster ride of emotions that keeps you on the edge of your seat. What truly sets "The Big Short" apart is its dedication to accuracy and authenticity. The fact that the film is grounded in real events and supported by factual information elevates it to a level rarely seen in the entertainment industry. The attention to detail and the commitment to staying true to the complexities of the financial crisis make it both enlightening and impactful. The cast's performances are nothing short of outstanding. Each actor brings depth and nuance to their role, breathing life into characters that are based on real individuals. Their ability to convey the gravity of the situation while injecting moments of humor and humanity is a testament to their incredible talent. As someone who values both entertainment and education, I couldn't have asked for a better cinematic experience. "The Big Short" manages to educate its viewers about a complex financial crisis while delivering a wildly entertaining narrative. It's a film that invites you to think, question, and discuss long after the credits roll. In a world saturated with films that prioritize spectacle over substance, "The Big Short" is a refreshing reminder that cinema has the power to both entertain and enlighten. It's a must-watch for anyone seeking a thought-provoking and compelling storytelling experience. Prepare to be entertained, educated, and thoroughly engaged from start to finish. Five stars without a doubt - this film is a triumph on all fronts! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2023 by Adam Nelson
    • RMBSs have tranches like CDOs. They are correct that RMBSs were junk ...
The Big Short I watched The Big Short. Honestly, I should have seen it coming. I was on the CDO desk and watched a purportedly $2b fund lose approximately $90m a month. It is interesting that they brought up Salomon Brothers. One of their employees was the person that created investment banking as it is today. He and his crew (company name Long Term Capital) made a huge investment in the Russian Ruble before the Russians devalued the Ruble. I believe it was actually Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers who bought them out. Guess what? Long Term Capital Management was right about the investments, they were just too cash thin to handle the margin calls. I’ve dealt with under-capitalized companies my entire career. Thin capitalization is always a concern, especially with debt pushdowns (meaning third party loans that are extended in an acquisition for the purpose on obtaining tax deductions). Tax law indicates that only a certain amount of deductions will be available to the buyer. From an IRS perspective, it would be ill advised to allow corporations to take deductions above a certain level, and indeed they do under IRC 163(j) and the ultra-affiliate rules. Main character: “I’ve been looking at these mortgage backed bonds and if more than 50% fail, they all go under.” Residential mortgage backed securities (“RMBS”) have tranches, as well. RMBSs have tranches like CDOs. They are correct that RMBSs were junk bonds described as AAA investments. I don’t agree with the characterization of the problem being banks and greed. Surely there was some of that, but this is a multifaceted problem. It’s very easy to point to banks, but, in my opinion the government has much more to explain. I think the movie loosely gives an undertone to this point. With regard to the blocks, he is correct. You take BBB rated investments and assume they fail. It collapses the whole investment. Under CDO agreements, tranche A gets everything, including principal payments. So, when BBB rated investments go under, so too does the fund. AAA rated funds are based on the foundational principal that the underlying assets are accurately measured by credit rating agencies (“CRA”), but they were not. Also, the government required the use of CRAs for investments and other purposes. How is it that Arthur Andersen was destroyed, even after posthumously being cleared of any nefarious involvement in Enron? The government destroyed an accounting firm. So, when I take a cynical view of bureaucrats (people who don’t understand the issues they are dealing with), it leaves me jaded and annoyed. Just because you have some measure of power does not mean you understand the economy or the investments you presume to be regulating. As I alluded to there was a lack of due diligence among RMBS and CDO managers. As long as the market held up, they’d be ok. The housing market, however, did not hold up. So, they ended up with a pool of worthless RMBSs and the funds failed. That is what they were trying to convey in a cinematic way. They also speak about credit default swaps. I’ve explained the logistics of basic swaps in a prior email. Credit default swaps are to protect against… defaults. This is what brought AIG to its knees. CDOs are spoken about continuously, which is one of my specialties. I think they provide a good explanation of how they work; through diversification, a fund could achieve a AAA rating. Like the blocks, however, when the blocks start sliding, everything crumbles. What you must remember with CDOs is that they are based on the premise of full repayment of mortgages. When that doesn’t happen, we have 2008. Standars & Poors, could not answer simple questions in the movie, and that is the exact experience I had with them. As I’ve explained before, credit rating agencies were working for companies and were exercising professional bias. I understand why people do it, but it makes no sense to me; Happiness should not be derived from material goods, it should come from family and friends. When the two brothers are talking about AAA rated tranches actually being more like BBB rated tranches, they were correct. To be more accurate, I’d say those tranches were CCC. I have a Powerpoint file and excel spreadsheets to show this. So, shorting those investments means you sell the investment with borrowed funds (or as they say, on margin). The idea is that you’ve locked in your potential gain and are betting that the value of the investment decreases. So, when you repay with the securities, you have a real gain. Now, there are tax implications regarding timing and the treatment of such gains, but I won’t bore you with the details. You have to understand that shorting a tranche that presumably is AAA rated, would seem nuts prior to 2008. It was a brilliant maneuver. In his meeting with the Asian CDO manager, they are describing a concept that I have written about in my piece on the 2008 crash. CDOs invested in other CDOs. They also created CDOs that invested in credit default swaps, which are synthetic CDOs. I didn’t like how they explained synthetic CDOs in the movie. I think a short cameo from one of the actors would have sufficed. There is also an underlying theme that I alluded to before, the ignorance and consistent belief that residential real estate prices always go up. Franklin Raines in 2005 during Congressional hearings sought for cover under that exact argument. He was the CEO of Fannie May. Of course the Congressional black caucus, including Maxine Waters and people like Barney Frank called it a lynching. Barney Frank in conjunction with Dodd created one of the most onerous and destructive bills, the Dodd/Frank act. Barney said that housing goals were paramount and that everyone in society should own a house. I think it was in 2009 that he then said that not every person should own a house. Hypocrisy be thy name. In the movie, they reference the Bear Stearns buy-out. Bear Stearns had to be bought out by JP Morgan. Lehman Brothers was not so lucky. I postulated in a paper on banking regulations in law school that Lehman was a litmus test for bail outs. The government and other banks let Lehman fail. I’ve done cleanup work on a Lehman subsidiary that included three partners, a manager, a senior associate, and two associates. We wrote a series of five should level opinions. In tax, a should level opinion can protects a client from interest and penalties. So, we don’t take those opinions lightly. A should level opinion means there is over a 75-85% chance that we’re right. The taxpayer can depend on these opinions from a legal and administrative perspective. Finally, I assume the Cuban place the brothers are referring to is Sophia’s. It has great food; it’s on Fulton Street in the financial district. There’s also one in Midtown and the upper east side. This piece is not exactly coherent, but it conveys my thoughts on the movie. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2016 by Mike
    • 4.6 Stars
Really good. I've seen it many many times. I love when Brad Pitt plays characters with some quirks. They're always so entertaining and simultaneously competent. Christian Bale's character is excellent. That had to be difficult to hold off people like he had to in order to guarantee a profit. I admire it. Honestly there are so many great characters. Ryan Gosling and Steve Carell and gang were all excellent. The supporting actors were excellent as well. The movie makes you think...about a lot of things. I'm sure I'll watch it many more times. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2023 by L.J.

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