The following post is by Dealbreaker reader and commenter Infinite Guest.
“Margin Call” is not “Wall Street,” “Boiler Room,” or “Glengarry Glen Ross.” It’s not trying to be any of those. There are no fistfights, car chases or explosions. There are no dick jokes. Strippers, hookers and blow are alluded to, but remain off-screen. Despite the short time line and urgency of the situation, nobody races against a literal ticking clock. And the kind of person who hates “Star Wars” because sound doesn’t travel in a vacuum or who gave up on “Full Metal Jacket” when Pyle somehow managed to get a loaded gun off the range will not be able to sit through “Margin Call:” it requires some suspension of disbelief.
On the other hand, if you want to spend two hours reliving the feelings of despair and helplessness from 2008, this might just be your movie. Continue reading »
“You really have to have a hard shell,” said Moore, who plays a CRO in“Margin Call,” a new financial drama that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on Tuesday night. “It really is somebody who’s stepping into a position that without a doubt will be the scapegoat, and I think that takes a lot of courage and maybe even perhaps a little bit of being an adrenaline junkie.” Ms. Moore’s compensation for playing a chief risk officer in the movie was not disclosed, although it is likely far lower. “Margin Call” was made for less than $4 million, according to one of the producers. So, who is more overpaid – Wall Street bankers or Hollywood stars? Ms. Moore paused for a second, before flashing a winsome smile. “I would say bankers,” she shot back. [Dealbook via BI]
Kevin Spacey is reportedly starring in a 24-esque film called Margin Call (also starring Demi Moore as a chief risk officer). Last week Spacey started researching the role at Citi’s downtown offices where he peppered the Little Viks with questions such as “What is it like to earn millions of dollars in one afternoon [which presumably garnered looks of confusion] and what about losing that amount” and “Is it possible to be good at what you do without liking the company you work for,” and by extension, your boss? Continue reading »
