These tales that revolve around stock markets, bonds, or mortgages, anything correlated to Economics, often become entangled in a perpetual stream of exposition, weighing down their entertainment value, making them jargon heavy, making them inaccessible.

Therefore, in most cases, they end up feeling more like documentaries, lacking the charm and excitement that cinema is expected to provide.

Adam McKay's "The Big Short" is no different.

While the film takes an uncommon approach with its unorthodox techniques like breaking the fourth wall and using jump cuts (sometimes exorbitantly), the storytelling itself lacked the necessary passion and persuasion, resulting in a final product that fails to intrigue.

That being said, I concede that the performances were commendable. Even if the characters didn't have much of a depth, the actors themselves portrayed their roles with enough intensity and commitment.