'Inside Job' provides a comprehensive analysis of the global financial crisis of 2008, which at a cost over $20 trillion, caused millions of people to lose their jobs and homes in the worst recession since the Great Depression, and nearly resulted in a global financial collapse. Through exhaustive research and extensive interviews with key financial insiders, politicians, journalists, and academics, the film traces the rise of a rogue industry which has corrupted politics, regulation, and academia. It was made on location in the United States, Iceland, England, France, Singapore, and China. (IMdB)
Narrated by Matt Damon, Inside Job attempts to get at the heart of our financial crisis, which exploded the world's economies in 2008. Through a litany of interviews of a range of top financial players, the viewer comes away from this film understanding how the CEOs of Wall Street got away with bilking American consumers and, even after resounding calls for reform were/are made, many of the same people who have been charged with extorting our economy continue to rake in millions of dollars.
At times this film was so full of financial detail that it was difficult for this neophyte to understand exactly what was happening but the general idea was clear. The best part of the film was when Matt Damon cornered those he interviewed with tenacity. He did not back down and his determination to get at the truth was admirable. Overall, this film helped me understand the magnitude of our financial crisis and some of its key players. I have more compassion for the Occupy Wall Street movement, too. It just doesn't seem like those who have the power to change our current situation will do so. There are too many risks involved with standing up to the corruption that dominates our system.
I recommend anyone who would like to understand America's financial system better and, more importantly, the nature of our financial crisis to watch this film and continue to ask questions and push our leaders for greater accountability.
Here's one of my favorite quotes from the film: Michael Capuano: You come to us today telling us "We're sorry. We won't do it again. Trust us". Well i have some people in my constituency that actually robbed some of your banks, and they say the same thing.
1. Storytelling: 8.5/10
2. Cinematography: 8/10
3. Deeper Meaning: 9/10
4. Targeted Audience: Those who wonder and care about the state of America's finances and the causes of the financial downturn.
5. Connections to other works and/or ideas: other stories on life: The Great Gatsby, Hamlet, Grapes of Wrath
6. Quality of Research: 9/10
