The greed and corruption of the 2000's Wall Street could just as easily have been the subject for THE WORLD GONE MAD. To update it, you only need Bernie Madoff sitting on top of the Ponzi scheme, instead of our two antagonists.
Both of whom, by the way, could make excellent stand-ins for the Duke brothers in TRADING PLACES.
The acting was first rate, with solid performances all around, albeit with no "big name" stars -- at least none of whom I recognized.
I found the plot compelling, first from a historical perspective (the Wall Street Crash of 1929). But, also from a contemporary perspective (the Great Recession of 2007).
An interesting side note is the marquee in front of the movie theater, which featured THE VAMPIRE BAT, by the same production company. Great art deco scenes; and, good cinematography in both!
Both of whom, by the way, could make excellent stand-ins for the Duke brothers in TRADING PLACES.
The acting was first rate, with solid performances all around, albeit with no "big name" stars -- at least none of whom I recognized.
I found the plot compelling, first from a historical perspective (the Wall Street Crash of 1929). But, also from a contemporary perspective (the Great Recession of 2007).
An interesting side note is the marquee in front of the movie theater, which featured THE VAMPIRE BAT, by the same production company. Great art deco scenes; and, good cinematography in both!