Once you get past all of the insane stock jargon, it's actually an extremely simple story: it's Faust, and Gordon Gekko is The Devil. But, as usual, the Devil's not solely responsible. Bud idolizes him more than his own father, and it's only when he sees how empty and ruthless ...( read more)
Simple put a classic, Oliver Stone delivers in a great way whit his outstanding drama, The film revolves around young Bud Fox, a low level stock broker who not only dreams of being rich he's obsessed by it. He is able to worm his way into the inner circle of legendary tycoon Gord...( read more)
My total lack of understanding of the stock market may have affected my overall enjoyment of WALL STREET, but the movie is interesting enough to keep us brokerage ignorants watching.
Oliver Stone's camera work and use of light is certainly impressive, and Michael Douglas's per...( read more)
In Michael Douglas' monologue about corporate ethics, we learn that greed is good.
michael douglas was brilliant. martin sheen was great too. if it wasn't for them, it wouldn't have been nearly as interesting. the film does a good job of giving you that sickening feeling about wall street and its money games, especially in the midst of this horrible recession/d...( read more)
A classic flick with a great 80s cast. Where is Gordon Gekko today? We need you!!!
For young professionals, this movie is a must see. You will learn that there is no short cut for success. Play the game right and live by the rules.
Would've been better without the preachy-ness. Needed to be told from Gecko's POV.
Michael Douglas as Gordon 'Greed is good' Gekko fits into his characterization so well.
Great movie about corporate America/wall street. Some parts of the movie seemed boring, but Michael Douglas' role as Gordon Gekko is priceless.
I have seen this before but in these troubled financial times I thought this was worth a revisit. It was. This film is 21 years old and on watching it you really have to wonder how governments can act shocked at the menatality surrounding the money markets. It has always been ...( read more)
Greed, Power, Money and assholes in suits - Just like now! A must see if you haven't or want a flashback to the 80's
Like many of Stone's films, you have a lot of information and a lot of dialogue, but he mixes this with a great production and direction. A very good door to the world of the money empire of the 80's. Although I don't have the slightlest about brokers and money market, the story ...( read more)
"I don't throw darts at a board. I bet on sure things. Read Sun-tzu, The Art of War. Every battle is won before it is ever fought."
An outstanding, Oscar winning performance from Douglas makes this a must see. Sheen's not half bad either, which has got to be a first...and last. Enjoyable every time you see it.
'greed for lack of a better word is good'may have been true about the eighties but wall street remains timeless as a movie about morality, corruption and redemption. Truly universal themes that we can all appreciate.
Father and son (in real life as well) star in this movie about greed and corruption
Funnily enough, my only interest in this stems from a comedic side note in Hot Shots part deux.
Very good film, though dated. Douglas and Sheen turn in fine performances. Corporate greed in the 80s - what's not to love?
Oliver Stone's (JFK) niche is exposing truths, and with this film he identifies the corporal greed withing yuppie businessmen. Charlie Sheen is excellent as the young hard-working Bud who transforms from straight-shooter goody-goody to a corrupt businessmen who somewhat sells his...( read more)
"Greed is Good," --Gordon Gecko. Got to be one of the best movie lines I've ever heard anyone speak. The story always moves, the characters seem real. Nice period piece.
