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In Wall Street Michael Douglas perfectly embodies the Reagan-era credo that "greed is good" and won an Oscar for his efforts. As a Donald Trump-like Wall Street raider aptly named Gordon Gecko (for his reptilian ability to attack corporate targets and swallow them whole), Douglas found a role tailor-made to his skill in portraying heartless men who've sacrificed humanity to power. He's a slick, seductive role model for the young ambitious Wall Street broker played by Charlie Sheen, who falls into Gecko's sphere of influence and instantly succumbs to the allure of risky deals and generous payoffs. With such perks as a high-rise apartment and women who love men for their money, Charlie's like a worm on Gecko's hook, blind to the corporate manoeuvring that puts him at odds with his own father (played by Sheen's off-screen father, Martin). With his usual lack of subtlety, writer-director Oliver Stone drew from the brokering experience of his own father to tell this Faustian tale for the "me" decade but the film's sledgehammer style is undeniably effective. A cautionary warning that Stone delivers on highly entertaining terms, Wall Street grabs your attention while questioning the corrupted values of a system that worships profit at the cost of one's soul. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
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Oliver Stone opened fire on the greed decade of the 1980s with this morality tale set on Wall Street. The film stars Charlie Sheen as Bud Fox, an ambitious rookie stockbroker from a blue-collar background who is magnetised by Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas), a Mephistophelean superbroker who specialises in corporate takeovers. Despite his initial resistance to Bud's entreaties, Gekko finally takes on the eager beaver as his protege, schooling him in the kind of slash-and-burn maneuvers that have taken him to the top. This style is far more attractive to Bud than the more prosaic but principled approach to investing preached by veteran Lou Mannheim (Hal Holbrook). And, at first, it's impossible to dispute his preference; as Bud's life moves into the fast lane, he quickly acquires an upscale apartment and girlfiend, interior designer Darien (Darryl Hannah). But when Gekko demands that Bud not only break the law but directly undermine his union leader father, Carl (Martin Sheen), and jeopardise the jobs and lives of his friends and family, he realises that the cost of success might be more than he's willing to pay. Wall Street is a riveting, testosterone-fueled tour of the Street's upper echelons, featuring standout performances by Douglas and Martin Sheen.
Special Features DISC ONE: • Audio commentary by Director Oliver Stone DISC TWO: • Introduction by Oliver Stone (1:00)
• Greed is good (56:34)
• Deleted scenes with optional commentary by Director Oliver Stone (22:35)
• Money never sleeps--the making of Wall Street (47:00)
Special Features DISC ONE: • Audio commentary by Director Oliver Stone DISC TWO: • Introduction by Oliver Stone (1:00)
• Greed is good (56:34)
• Deleted scenes with optional commentary by Director Oliver Stone (22:35)
• Money never sleeps--the making of Wall Street (47:00)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Budd Fox (Charlie Sheen) is an energetic young man who wants to be a big man on Wall Street, he thinks he can sell and deal stocks like the best of them, so he wants the best teacher, Gordon Gecko (Michael Douglas), a guy who's made millions out of the system, and annoyed many people on his route. So Budd learns, as Gecko teaches him the tricks, skills and how to make big money, but is he looking into the abyss and seeing who he really is, as suggested by his boss Lou (Hal Holbrook) or is he just a whipper snapper trying to make a living?
This is a great movie, and well captured by Stone, who himself had a father who was in the business and wanted to make a "business movie", to look at the bad guys of the system, and how people's simple needs often outweigh what they feel is right. There's a great cameo from John C McGinley (Dr Cox from Scrubs) - his role as Budd's friend is good, and shows he was already a rising star of the Hollywood system. I also liked the fact that this was an all-star cast: Michael Douglas shining as the charismatic Gecko, not taking prisoners and emotionally detached from his work. Also not forgetting Martin Sheen, as Budd's father, not just in the film, but in real life, so when he cries in the hospital, you know he really means it, and those are gold moments.
This blu-ray is decent, but not spellbinding - the MPEG 4 video is good, but is a bit grainy, given the fact it's probably the style of film used, it's probably the best they can do with the medium available. The colours are sharp though, and the BD-50 full transfer making this the best release of Wall Street so far. The audio is dynamic, but I did notice I had to turn up the volume on it, as the dialogue wasn't that loud. The master-HD audio is a must hear though, and is top quality otherwise.
There are SD extras here, including "Greed Is Good", a look at the movie from Oliver Stone's point of view, a full hour of discussion and a look at the system in which he worked in, and how the movie evolved. There's also the making of, which has some interesting insights. The commentary by Stone is very concise too and should wet the appetites of any budding director.
All in all - worth a look, a definite classic.
Film: 4/5, transfer: 3/5, extras: 3/5
This is a great movie, and well captured by Stone, who himself had a father who was in the business and wanted to make a "business movie", to look at the bad guys of the system, and how people's simple needs often outweigh what they feel is right. There's a great cameo from John C McGinley (Dr Cox from Scrubs) - his role as Budd's friend is good, and shows he was already a rising star of the Hollywood system. I also liked the fact that this was an all-star cast: Michael Douglas shining as the charismatic Gecko, not taking prisoners and emotionally detached from his work. Also not forgetting Martin Sheen, as Budd's father, not just in the film, but in real life, so when he cries in the hospital, you know he really means it, and those are gold moments.
This blu-ray is decent, but not spellbinding - the MPEG 4 video is good, but is a bit grainy, given the fact it's probably the style of film used, it's probably the best they can do with the medium available. The colours are sharp though, and the BD-50 full transfer making this the best release of Wall Street so far. The audio is dynamic, but I did notice I had to turn up the volume on it, as the dialogue wasn't that loud. The master-HD audio is a must hear though, and is top quality otherwise.
There are SD extras here, including "Greed Is Good", a look at the movie from Oliver Stone's point of view, a full hour of discussion and a look at the system in which he worked in, and how the movie evolved. There's also the making of, which has some interesting insights. The commentary by Stone is very concise too and should wet the appetites of any budding director.
All in all - worth a look, a definite classic.
Film: 4/5, transfer: 3/5, extras: 3/5
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
An excellent film with a wonderful performance by Michael Douglas, and something pretty special from Charelie Sheen too. The film is a real monument to the eighties in a global city like New York. However, it is let down by a pretty shoddy film quality. Whether it is the original film quality, or whether it is just a poor print that has been transferred, it's difficult to imagine that this Blu Ray looks any better than the DVD release. Why not save some cash and buy that instead?
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I hadn't seen this film for many years, and then bought it on Bluray. It was better than I expected and still has a kick. A tale of greed, betrayal and redemption. Some of the basest instincts around, but still as applicable in today's climate as it was in the 80's. Michael Douglas was very good (If you want a friend, get a dog!), Martin and Charlie Sheen as a father and son combo worked well, and the whole thing is worth revisiting for a fresh look if you haven't seen it for some time.
As far as the Bluray is concerned the Picture Quality is nothing special. I'm sure its an upgrade from the DVD, but it will never be a reference disc to show what HD can do. However I don't have it on DVD, and don't regret having bought it.
As far as the Bluray is concerned the Picture Quality is nothing special. I'm sure its an upgrade from the DVD, but it will never be a reference disc to show what HD can do. However I don't have it on DVD, and don't regret having bought it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great DVD.
Another great film from Michael Douglas. Bought this, as I have seen Wall Street two. Will be purchasing this again as a gift in the near future.
Published 18 days ago by Mich1214
Good film
I have seen this film a couple of times and the blu-ray disc was a bargain so I bought it even though we already have the regular dvd.
Published 4 months ago by A. P. Reed
Greed is good - I WANT more on my Blu Ray releases
I never managed to watch Wall Street all the way through when I was younger. It was one of those films that I had caught numerous chunks of through watching it when catching an... Read more
Published 7 months ago by J. Pike
"How many yachts can you water-ski behind? How much is enough?"
"How many yachts can you water-ski behind? How much is enough?"
This is a review of the two-disc collector's edition. Read more
This is a review of the two-disc collector's edition. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Nicholas Casley
Meh
Not my kinda film but it was cheap. Personally i wasn't fond of either film so im not the best to review it!! All i can say is that it was SLOW going!!
Published 11 months ago by jemz
Wall Street Shuffle
From the early morning sunlit vistas of Manhattan accompanying Frank Sinatra's classic take on Fly Me to the Moon, to Bud's (Charlie Sheen) desperate final bid to flee the clutches... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. 880
The Best film since sliced capitalism
Gekko is supposed to be porttrayed as some sort of villian hell bent on amassing fortunes from wall street and toppling companies. Read more
Published 15 months ago by greed is good
Off the Wall (Street)
Bud Fox, an ambitious stockbroker eager to climb ladders, goes under the wing of corporate raider Gordon Gekko in this `80s era morality play exposing the dark greed-addled heart... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Luke Edwards
A Modern(ish) Classic.
Wall Street is a very good film about a young stockbroker (Charlie Sheen) who is corrupted by the opportunities available for making fast money on the stock market due to the... Read more
Published 16 months ago by HBH
Great Film, Lousy transfer
Great film but this transfer is one of the worst I have seen so far, VERY poor & no better thean an average DVD. Could have been re-mastered & improved.
Published 17 months ago by Mr. K. Valentine
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