Wall Street

In the midst of a global financial crisis, Gordon Gekko is released from prison and seeks to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Winnie. He discovers her husband, Jake Moore, is a young Wall Street trader whose mentor has just committed suicide due to bad investments. Gekko sees an opportunity to exploit the situation and regain his influence, while Jake tries to uncover the truth behind his mentor's downfall and expose the corruption plaguing the financial world.

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its timely themes and Michael Douglas's return as Gordon Gekko, many found the plot convoluted and lacking the sharp critique of the original. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the exploration of modern financial complexities and others deeming it a less impactful sequel.

• Michael Douglas effectively reprises his iconic role as Gordon Gekko.

• The film attempts to tackle relevant themes of financial greed and crisis but is hampered by a messy plot.

• It's considered a less impactful and less focused follow-up to the original 1987 film.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception. Many users appreciated seeing Michael Douglas back as Gordon Gekko and found the film's exploration of the 2008 financial crisis to be somewhat engaging. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the plot was too convoluted, the characters unlikable, and the sequel failed to capture the magic or impact of the original 'Wall Street'.

Nominated for one Golden Globe Award (Michael Douglas for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama).

Director Oliver Stone originally conceived the sequel as a film about the G20 summit, but decided to focus on the 2008 financial crisis and Gordon Gekko's return after the success of the first film.