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Language
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Runtime
130 minutes
MPAA rating
R (Restricted)
Director
Adam McKay

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THE BIG SHORT DESCRIPTION Three separate but parallel stories of the U.S mortgage housing crisis of 2005 are told. Michael Burry, an eccentric ex- physician turned one-eyed Scion Capital hedge fund manager, has traded traditional office attire for shorts, bare feet and a Supercuts haircut. He believes that the US housing market is built on a bubble that will burst within the next few years. Autonomy within the company allows Burry to do largely as he pleases, so Burry proceeds to bet against the housing market with the banks, who are more than happy to accept his proposal for something that has never happened in American history. The banks believe that Burry is a crackpot and therefore are confident in that they will win the deal. Jared Vennett with Deutschebank gets wind of what Burry is doing and, as an investor believes he too can cash in on Burry's beliefs. The DIGITAL COPY for this movie has EXPIRED.

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Contributor Christian Bale, Marisa Tomei, Brad Pitt, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Adam McKay
Language English
Runtime 130 minutes
MPAA rating R (Restricted)
Package Dimensions 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 2.4 Ounces
Director Adam McKay
Run time 130 minutes
Actors Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, Marisa Tomei

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Several books and movies were done to explain what happened during the 2008 real estate meltdown that caused financial catastrophe for so many around the globe, but this movie nails it! Great cast, great dialogue, funny, and most important it explains in terms an adolescent can understand, what the hell happened, why, and who knew about it and let it happen from the beginning. In particular the one scene with Ryan Gosling when attempting to get a hedge to short the housing market, which at that time was unheard of, ill-advised, and didn't even have yet the financial mechanism in place to even do so. The banks first created it for Mike Burry because they wanted millions in fees. It's the perfect scene explaining a CDO which was what allowed them to short the housing market and make 100's of millions on busted worthless real estate bonds. "You are standing in front of a burning house, and I am offering you FIRE INSURANCE ON IT!". "The ratings agency, SEC, the govt, the banks, all asleep at the wheel." "This is what happens when when the bonds go bust, what's that?...America's housing market." (showing a bunch of tiles all over the table like a bomb went off) Great movie! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2023 by Amazon Customer
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
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