Margin Call

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When an analyst uncovers information that could ruin them all, the key players (Kevin Spacey, Paul Bettany) at an investment firm take extreme measures to control the damage.

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Smart, tightly wound, and solidly acted, Margin Call turns the convoluted financial meltdown of '08 into gripping, thought-provoking drama.

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Dylan Matthews

Vox

Everyone thinks this movie is a fairly routine, not particularly notable drama...my love for Margin Call boils down to it being the one film that, more than any other, seems to understand the modern workplace.

Jun 3, 2022

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Alissa Wilkinson

Vox

Positively devastating.

Sep 14, 2018

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Roger Moore

Tribune News Service

Maybe the financial collapse went down something like this...

Rated: 3/4

Dec 31, 2012

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Afterward, we have a better understanding of the apathy that permeated our economy’s ongoing crisis, which, depending on your outlook, either focuses or alleviates your anger over the situation.

Rated: 3.5/4

Mar 6, 2023

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Enrique Sánchez

En Filme

Even though Chandor isn't trying to turn his characters into something abominable, the truth is that each of them is, on a bigger or lesser scale, an evil to society. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

Nov 21, 2022

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Margin Call opts to show us that there are no heroes and villains, only villains and victims and poor souls weighing the merits of a Faustian bargain.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 1, 2021

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Al B The acting is exceptional, with standout performances from Bettany, Tucci, and Quinto (let’s just sidestep Spacey for a moment, ideally forever actually).The film drew me in with its portrayal of the Wall Street elite as the utterly self-serving monsters they are. At its core, it’s a story about a cartel of fraudsters orchestrating one final, massive heist—one that dwarfs anything Danny Ocean could dream of—at the expense of millions of innocent people.The scene that encapsulates it all is Irons stuffing his stupid face with steak and offering Spacey some, the boss with everything pretending to give a f*(k about anyone else. Spoiler - he does not. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/02/24 Full Review Eric N Was very slow and not very entertaining. Good to fall asleep to. Rated 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/26/24 Full Review Kelly P This movie is diabolical. It has aged so badly. Poor dialogue. Average acting. Implausible, patronising nonsense. Watch the Big Short instead. Rated 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/17/24 Full Review Nicolas P Great writing and acting. A good fictional portrayal of the housing collapse. One of Spacey's best performances. Jeremy Irons is great in this too! Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/03/24 Full Review Ariel B great dialog, amazing how without sharing the real information or even real companies they can keep you at the edge of your seat.Zachary Quinto is perfect as the lead while not being the total lead of the movie, the dynamic shifts all the time, Paul Bettany and Kevin Spacey are incredible, Jeremy Irons delivers an amazing performance.I think the soundtrack is also incredible.Just a movie that if you like dialog well delivered it'll be more than entertaining! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/24/24 Full Review Michael C Great spin on the 08' GFC. Unlike the big short it takes away the technical aspect and gives a more barebones overview of the situation. Cast performances are amazing. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/02/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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J.C. Chandor Director Kevin Spacey Sam Rogers Paul Bettany Will Emerson Jeremy Irons John Tuld Zachary Quinto Peter Sullivan Penn Badgley Seth Bregman

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Synopsis When an analyst uncovers information that could ruin them all, the key players (Kevin Spacey, Paul Bettany) at an investment firm take extreme measures to control the damage.

Director: J.C. Chandor
Producer: Joe Jenckes, Robert Ogden Barnum, Corey Moosa, Michael Benaroya, Neal Dodson, Zachary Quinto
Screenwriter: J.C. Chandor
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Production Co: Before the Door
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 21, 2011, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 6, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.4M
Runtime: 1h 49m