Margin Call
Chris's take
When I first watched this film a lot of what was happening went over my head completely, but I knew I loved it nonetheless. Many, many rewatches later I finally understand everything and I love it just as much. Probably a bit of a hidden gem, but a real tour de force in directing and acting from one hell of a line-up.
Director
J.C. Chandor
Cast
Kevin Spacey
Sam Rogers
Zachary Quinto
Peter Sullivan
Paul Bettany
Will Emerson
Jeremy Irons
John Tuld
Simon Baker
Jared Cohen
Penn Badgley
Seth Bregman
Demi Moore
Sarah Robertson
Stanley Tucci
Eric Dale
Plot overview
Set in the high-stakes world of the financial industry, involving the key players at an investment firm during one perilous 24-hour period in the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis. An entry-level analyst unlocks information that could prove to be the downfall of the firm.