Four words: Greed is not back. Wall Street 2 is a cheap Chinese knock off compared to Oliver Stone’s original. With Michael Douglas being a weak version of Gekko to Shia LaBeouf crying like a three year old girl most of the movie, Oliver Stone should never try to do a sequel again.
I loved the original Wall Street when I saw about five years ago. Michael Douglass and Charlie Sheen were all brilliant in this Oliver Stone classic. This rehash of new and old story lines just didn't mix well with fans of the original Wall Street. Stone brings his viewers through a rehashing of the financial crisis in 2008 and mixes it with Gordon Gekko’s motto, “Greed is Good”. Stone also blends the storyline with the marriage of Gordon’s daughter, Winnie, to up and coming proprietary trader Jacob Moore played by Shia LaBeouf. The tension created between to two due to the fact that Gordon is Jacob’s hero strains their relationship. This tension leads to Jacob crying more than the average person should.
Through his jumbled plot, little to no action, and no growth of the hero Jacob, this movie is little more than Oliver Stone’s version of Mystery Meat Friday. Take everything that was good and wholesome the past few years, blended it, and then make it into a half baked movie for a few extra bucks. I thought I would never say this; however, Oliver Stone sold our for the money. Plain and simple. Folks, save your money, if you’re looking for a real film, go watch the French Connection or The Last Picture Show.
Rating: C
Recommended Viewers: If you are a diehard fan of the original Wall Street, go out and rent it when it comes out on DVD. Otherwise, save you money. You’re not missing anything special.
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