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DVD 5
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround English
Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Original Theatrical Trailer
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film tells the true story of Nick Leeson, the floor trader on Simex Singaopre, who singly handedly broke Barings Bank, in the mid '90's. Of how one mans ambition was overcome by pressures, and in turn, reckless gambling.
An incredible aspect of this case was to me, how Leeson covered up for so long, and hoodwinked so many, who it seemed, according to the film, were so wrapped up in their own company rhetoric they simply wanted to believe in Leeson. The regional manager in Singapore had never even heard of the name of the brokerage house Leeson used to "invent" a trade to cover the missing and ever increasing deficit being incured in the "88888" account, a supposed customer account, but in reality, an back office error account.
The pace of the story is very well done here. My only gripe is, for a film with excellent supporting cast, why did they take so little care over the choice of the leading players? McGreggor is convincing as Leeson only when the sickly scenes with his wife are not on screen, the hoplessly miscast Lisa.
Some may find the numerous and fast financial terms not easy to follow. But a fascinating story, with great use of background music.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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As an entertaining film this one is as good as any; whether it is re-watchable is doubtful but nonetheless it is good entertainment. Ewan McGregor does the film justice but it was difficult to believe in Anna Friel's part as Lisa. It is, of course, a docudrama in style.
There is more than one theme weaving its way through this story the main one being the complacency of institutional management closely followed by incompetence of those whose responsibility is to ensure the efficiency of the organisation's operations so it is an expose of the fissures of monolithic management structures. It is the same tale as the story of the 'Million Dollar Bubble' that occurred in the US a few years ago.
The culpability for this disaster and its criminal aspect lay with Leeson's immediate supervisor and the prevailing corporate cultural attitudes and certainly not with Leeson who was used as the 'sacrificial lamb' to placate our sense of justice.
In addition to being a good story it is also a model of human vulnerabilities and in this respect it is well deserving of 5*.
I enjoyed watching the film and recommend it as worthy entertainment and may it be said, educational too.
There is more than one theme weaving its way through this story the main one being the complacency of institutional management closely followed by incompetence of those whose responsibility is to ensure the efficiency of the organisation's operations so it is an expose of the fissures of monolithic management structures. It is the same tale as the story of the 'Million Dollar Bubble' that occurred in the US a few years ago.
The culpability for this disaster and its criminal aspect lay with Leeson's immediate supervisor and the prevailing corporate cultural attitudes and certainly not with Leeson who was used as the 'sacrificial lamb' to placate our sense of justice.
In addition to being a good story it is also a model of human vulnerabilities and in this respect it is well deserving of 5*.
I enjoyed watching the film and recommend it as worthy entertainment and may it be said, educational too.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
After reading the book, I wasn't sure what this film would offer. However Ewan McGreggor made the character of Nick Leeson come to life and brought all of the thrill of the story into my living room! I agree with the other viewers in that Lisa's character was poorly acted in the film and does not accurately reflect the intelligence and passion which Lisa felt for Nick. I would recommend you buy this film, it is certainly worth the money as a companion to the book - you can watch it time after time and still see something new in it everytime. Good luck Nick!
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Good Movie
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Published 8 months ago by Jasmine
Read the 1 Star Reviews, but I loved it.
I just read the 1 star reviews. I've given this 4 star. I can't argue against the 1 star reviews, its just that those things are less important to me. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. Simon Rorke
Very interesting movie
I love this movie, that strangely hasn't issued in Italy, so it's available in English and French. A very interesting true story: I've also read the book so I consider the movie... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Alfredo
Average, should have been better.
Given the material this film had to work with you would have expected alot more but this is still worth a look. the story and script is good but it looks like it was made for 50p.
Published 13 months ago by ekb
Great Film For Traders To Learn From
The negative reviews on the film are surprising. This movie entertainingly depicts what can happen, on a smaller scale, to traders from a psychological standpoint. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Amazon Book Lover
True story badly told
This movie is so badly made, so poorly executed and so amateurish in its production that it should not have made it into pre-production. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Billy Ray Cyrus
Mislead about DVD
I was very disappointed NOT to receive what I thought I had selected and paid for and which I'm now awaiting for my money back. Read more
Published 15 months ago by iscng
OK film nothing special
Follows the book quite closely. Should have been more about the characters personal life. It is clear that Nick Leeson could have avoided all his problems but the combination of... Read more
Published 20 months ago by A. Auken
Never received my purchase!
I bought this together with 2 other DVD's in a special (Wall Street and Enron). Never received this in the post!!!
Published on 13 April 2009 by N. A. Botha
back to the future: financial mindlessness
Great film and very relevant to recent events (2008-09 financial crisis)
--> I loved the Kula Shaker soundtrack and the east-Asian atmosphere of the 90s!
--> I loved the Kula Shaker soundtrack and the east-Asian atmosphere of the 90s!
Published on 21 Mar 2009 by Urszula Kowalska
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