Movie Review: Wall Street (1987)

 

Movie Review: Wall Street (1987)

Do you want to know the truth inside the business world? "Wall Street" is a film that shows the conflict between business, greed and morality. Released in 1987, this film was directed by Oliver Stone. This film shows how a person crosses the boundaries of right and wrong to fulfill his dreams.

The story of the film revolves around a young broker, Budd Fox (Charlie Sheen). Budd dreams of becoming a successful and rich person, and for this he meets a powerful and greedy broker named Gordon Gecko (Michael Douglas). Gecko teaches him that "greed is good" to make money. But gradually Budd realizes that Gecko's methods do not match his own moral principles.

In the film, Charlie Sheen plays Budd Fox, a young and ambitious broker. Michael Douglas plays Gordon Gekko, a successful but morally corrupt broker. Charlotte (Dara Tyne), as his girlfriend, is also a key character. Amidst all this, Mark (Martin Sheen) is Budd's father, who is a moral man and tries to find a solution to his son's problems.

Oliver Stone's direction is excellent. He has focused the film not only from a business perspective but also on human values ​​and morality. Talking about the cinematography, the atmosphere of New York City of the 80s is very well captured in the film, which takes the audience completely to that era.

"Wall Street" is available as a film and you can watch it on major streaming platforms like Disney+ Hotstar or Amazon Prime. The film is available in various languages ​​​​including Hindi and English and there are no episodes as it is a full-length film.

The story of the film is very interesting and thought-provoking. The writer has presented the moral and social conflicts happening in the broker's world very well. The film's screenplay maintains tension and attraction in every scene.

The film has done a great job in terms of music. The use of music at the right time immerses the audience in the spirit of the film. The sound design is also effective, especially in the scenes where the speed and excitement of the broker's world is shown.

The main message of the film is that greed can never be more important than a person's morality and humanity. It shows that every shortcut has a price and it is important to maintain balance in life.

I enjoyed the film, especially Michael Douglas's brilliant acting. Although the film may seem a bit slow at some places, its pace remains till the end. The message of the film is very strong, which makes you think.

This film is for those who are interested in the business and financial world, but it is also for all those who think about the moral aspects of life.

Overall "Wall Street" is a great movie that introduces viewers to the dark side of the business world. I would give this movie a rating of 4.5/5.