The Wolf of Wall Street

[Ava]

I watched this movie on New Year's Day, for 30 minutes before getting up and walking out. I am NO prude but I couldn't stand to hear and see all the pointless profanity and crack being blown into a woman's anus as she lay, dog-fashion on a bed. I couldn't stand to see a good actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, portray a real person's agenda of teaching people with no integrity, how to ripoff unsuspecting others. It was grimy, and I am not going to watch that kind of filth for 3 hours. I told my two companions, I was leaving. They couldn't believe I would spend money not to watch it all.

Now they know me, better.

?Wolf of Wall Street? Breaks F-Word Record | Variety

SNIP:

Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street” is all about excess. From orgies on a plane to cocaine and cash (or “fun coupons” as Leonardo DiCaprio’s character calls them), the financial drama thrives in taking it up a notch.

So it should be no surprise that Paramount’s R-rated film sets the all-time record for the use of the f-word.

According to Wikipedia, the word “****” is used 506 times over “The Wolf of Wall Street’s” 180-minute running time. Previously, the record for a non-documentary was Spike Lee’s 1999 film “Summer of Sam” with 435 instances.

 

[martybegan]

I watched this movie on New Year's Day, for 30 minutes before getting up and walking out. I am NO prude but I couldn't stand to hear and see all the pointless profanity and crack being blown into a woman's anus as she lay, dog-fashion on a bed. I couldn't stand to see a good actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, portray a real person's agenda of teaching people with no integrity, how to ripoff unsuspecting others. It was grimy, and I am not going to watch that kind of filth for 3 hours. I told my two companions, I was leaving. They couldn't believe I would spend money not to watch it all.

Now they know me, better.

?Wolf of Wall Street? Breaks F-Word Record | Variety

SNIP:

Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street” is all about excess. From orgies on a plane to cocaine and cash (or “fun coupons” as Leonardo DiCaprio’s character calls them), the financial drama thrives in taking it up a notch.

So it should be no surprise that Paramount’s R-rated film sets the all-time record for the use of the f-word.

According to Wikipedia, the word “****” is used 506 times over “The Wolf of Wall Street’s” 180-minute running time. Previously, the record for a non-documentary was Spike Lee’s 1999 film “Summer of Sam” with 435 instances.

I thought "Casino" was #1 when it comes to "*****."

 

[iamwhatiseem]

My brother in law came by Wednesday and said he saw this movie.
He also mentioned the overdone swearing. He said it was "balls to the wall funny" - hilarious movie but the distraction of 10 ***** per minute was a negative.

 

[Ava]

I watched this movie on New Year's Day, for 30 minutes before getting up and walking out. I am NO prude but I couldn't stand to hear and see all the pointless profanity and crack being blown into a woman's anus as she lay, dog-fashion on a bed. I couldn't stand to see a good actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, portray a real person's agenda of teaching people with no integrity, how to ripoff unsuspecting others. It was grimy, and I am not going to watch that kind of filth for 3 hours. I told my two companions, I was leaving. They couldn't believe I would spend money not to watch it all.

Now they know me, better.

?Wolf of Wall Street? Breaks F-Word Record | Variety

SNIP:

Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street” is all about excess. From orgies on a plane to cocaine and cash (or “fun coupons” as Leonardo DiCaprio’s character calls them), the financial drama thrives in taking it up a notch.

So it should be no surprise that Paramount’s R-rated film sets the all-time record for the use of the f-word.

According to Wikipedia, the word “****” is used 506 times over “The Wolf of Wall Street’s” 180-minute running time. Previously, the record for a non-documentary was Spike Lee’s 1999 film “Summer of Sam” with 435 instances.

I thought "Casino" was #1 when it comes to "*****."

I liked that movie. I think it a runner up and also Scarface?

 

[R.D.]

'Shame on You!' Says Academy Member to Martin Scorsese at 'Wolf of Wall Street' Screening - TheWrap

 

[iamwhatiseem]

I liked that movie. I think it a runner up and also Scarface?

Or Django (Tarantino)...absolutely hilarious, one of the funniest movies in years...but holy cow unpolitically correct.

 

[thanatos144]

I dont know why anyone would want to see a movie that portrays capitalists as nothing more the infantile crooks who victimize women and do mass amounts of drugs.

 

[Mr. H.]

So, what did you do for that 2-1/2 hours? After you walked out.

 

[cereal_killer]

I'll catch flack for this but I loved this movie. I think it will grab some Oscar nods for Best picture, Best Actor, Best Director.

AA if you would have stuck around you would bear witness to a man self destructing and ruining lives. You see these "Wall Streeters" as the lying cheating pigs they are.

This was Leo's best work to date (my opinion), the script was phenomenal, the pacing was perfect and the directing was brilliant.

I think it's a masterpiece...don't hate me AA

 

[theDoctorisIn]

I dont know why anyone would want to see a movie that portrays capitalists as nothing more the infantile crooks who victimize women and do mass amounts of drugs.

Wow. That's quite the persecution complex you've got there.

The movie has nothing to do with "capitalism".

 

[thanatos144]

I dont know why anyone would want to see a movie that portrays capitalists as nothing more the infantile crooks who victimize women and do mass amounts of drugs.

Wow. That's quite the persecution complex you've got there.

The movie has nothing to do with "capitalism".

Sure it doesn't and babies are really brought by a stork right?

tapatalk post

 

[cereal_killer]

I just spotted this on Variety. The full interview will appear January 6. Here's some quick excerpts from that interview

This film may be misunderstood by some; I hope people understand we’re not condoning this behavior, that we’re indicting it. The book was a cautionary tale and if you sit through the end of the film, you’ll realize what we’re saying about these people and this world, because it’s an intoxicating one.

Here's more:

Leonardo DiCaprio Addresses ?Wolf? Controversy: ?We?re Not Condoning This Behavior? | Variety

 

[Connery]

I worked on Wall Street for years. A total trip fueled by greed and ruthlessness. I am looking forward to the movie, it should be a humorous trip down memory lane. The cast of characters one meets who are looking to get rich is worth the price of admission to the world of finance.

 

[theDoctorisIn]

I dont know why anyone would want to see a movie that portrays capitalists as nothing more the infantile crooks who victimize women and do mass amounts of drugs.

Wow. That's quite the persecution complex you've got there.

The movie has nothing to do with "capitalism".

Sure it doesn't and babies are really brought by a stork right?

tapatalk post

It's an adaptation of Jordan Belfort's autobiography - a "true" story about a man convicted of many counts of fraud, and who spent almost 2 years in prison for it.

Any indictment of "capitalism" as a whole that you see in that movie is coming from your own persecution complex, not from anything actually in the film.

 

[Spoonman]

I watched this movie on New Year's Day, for 30 minutes before getting up and walking out. I am NO prude but I couldn't stand to hear and see all the pointless profanity and crack being blown into a woman's anus as she lay, dog-fashion on a bed. I couldn't stand to see a good actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, portray a real person's agenda of teaching people with no integrity, how to ripoff unsuspecting others. It was grimy, and I am not going to watch that kind of filth for 3 hours. I told my two companions, I was leaving. They couldn't believe I would spend money not to watch it all.

Now they know me, better.

?Wolf of Wall Street? Breaks F-Word Record | Variety

SNIP:

Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street” is all about excess. From orgies on a plane to cocaine and cash (or “fun coupons” as Leonardo DiCaprio’s character calls them), the financial drama thrives in taking it up a notch.

So it should be no surprise that Paramount’s R-rated film sets the all-time record for the use of the f-word.

According to Wikipedia, the word “****” is used 506 times over “The Wolf of Wall Street’s” 180-minute running time. Previously, the record for a non-documentary was Spike Lee’s 1999 film “Summer of Sam” with 435 instances.

my wife said the same thing. she said is was all sex

 

[Abishai100]

The Rum Report


When I was growing up, I wanted my sister to be an airline stewardess.

I was originally born in India, but my parents, sister, and I moved to America in 1983 and adjusted to this country's brand of 'capitalism etiquette' (i.e., Burger King).

I felt that if my sister was a stewardess for Air India, British Airways, or TWA, she would have a brighter view of 'capitalism conveniences,' since airline travel is a mainstay of modern-era hospitality.

After seeing trailers and reading reviews of Martin Scorsese's "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2013), I have to say that I prefer Oliver Stone's original "Wall Street" (1987) since it seems to present an objective view of the 'cold profiteerism' of the modern exchange (i.e., eTrade) rather than the traffic-euphoria associated with 'capitalism thrills.' DiCaprio probably was riding the F. Scott Fitzgerald high after making "The Great Gatsby" (2013) for Baz Luhrmann (he also made a flowery Romeo+Juliet project with/for him).

My sister ended up becoming a lawyer, and she now has a job which requires her to commute from Indiana to D.C. once a week on domestic flights. Ain't life crusty?











The Great Gatsby

 

[sealybobo]

I watched this movie on New Year's Day, for 30 minutes before getting up and walking out. I am NO prude but I couldn't stand to hear and see all the pointless profanity and crack being blown into a woman's anus as she lay, dog-fashion on a bed. I couldn't stand to see a good actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, portray a real person's agenda of teaching people with no integrity, how to ripoff unsuspecting others. It was grimy, and I am not going to watch that kind of filth for 3 hours. I told my two companions, I was leaving. They couldn't believe I would spend money not to watch it all.

Now they know me, better.

?Wolf of Wall Street? Breaks F-Word Record | Variety

SNIP:

Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street” is all about excess. From orgies on a plane to cocaine and cash (or “fun coupons” as Leonardo DiCaprio’s character calls them), the financial drama thrives in taking it up a notch.

So it should be no surprise that Paramount’s R-rated film sets the all-time record for the use of the f-word.

According to Wikipedia, the word “****” is used 506 times over “The Wolf of Wall Street’s” 180-minute running time. Previously, the record for a non-documentary was Spike Lee’s 1999 film “Summer of Sam” with 435 instances.

I’m watching it now. 4 years later it’s still a great movie. And I’m watching it in FX cable so they cut out all the swear words.

Am I right this is actually a great movie?

 

[sealybobo]

The Rum Report


When I was growing up, I wanted my sister to be an airline stewardess.

I was originally born in India, but my parents, sister, and I moved to America in 1983 and adjusted to this country's brand of 'capitalism etiquette' (i.e., Burger King).

I felt that if my sister was a stewardess for Air India, British Airways, or TWA, she would have a brighter view of 'capitalism conveniences,' since airline travel is a mainstay of modern-era hospitality.

After seeing trailers and reading reviews of Martin Scorsese's "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2013), I have to say that I prefer Oliver Stone's original "Wall Street" (1987) since it seems to present an objective view of the 'cold profiteerism' of the modern exchange (i.e., eTrade) rather than the traffic-euphoria associated with 'capitalism thrills.' DiCaprio probably was riding the F. Scott Fitzgerald high after making "The Great Gatsby" (2013) for Baz Luhrmann (he also made a flowery Romeo+Juliet project with/for him).

My sister ended up becoming a lawyer, and she now has a job which requires her to commute from Indiana to D.C. once a week on domestic flights. Ain't life crusty?











The Great Gatsby

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When I graduated college I interned for two stockbrokers and then almost took a job with oldies discount brokers. I don’t think they exist anymore but I knew guys who took the job. They sent you to live in nyc for 1 year while they train you and I guess a lot of sex and drugs happened. A part of me wishes I would have got that job.

But most of them came back in the mid 2000s broke. They did good in a good market but a lot of stock brokers jump off buildings when the market crashes.