Can't understand why this movie is getting the acclaim that it is getting. Yes, there's many like me who found the three hours squirm-inducing,dull and much in need of an editing scissors. For a much better choice in the same subject matter, try "Boiler Room", better acting, better story, and much more disciplined direction and editing. Although it is contrary to my nature and even though I'm writing a review which is essentially saying that this movie is overlong, too wordy, repetitive, and should be edited down to remove all the superfluous fluff, I find myself repeating myself here even though my credibility as someone who appreciates conciseness is now in jeopardy.