Inside Job
Inside Job

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Inside Job

2011
Movie
Adult · 18+
96 min
English

Award winning director Stormy Daniels assembles an all-star cast for her latest comedic masterpiece. Kellie is a successful real estate agent whose slacker boyfriend Andy, along with useless sidekick Jay, hatch a scheme to steal enough money to buy her an engagement ring. These inept, would be robbers find themselves in the middle of a debacle that includes a cheating girlfriend, a drug dealer, two knife wielding lesbians and an accidental kidnapping. Can Andy and Jay pull off the perfect heist? Or will the Inside Job land them behind bars?

Insights

IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes98%
Metacritic82/100
Google Users91%
Director: Charles FergusonGenres: Documentary, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

This documentary investigates the devastating consequences of the 2008 financial crisis, exploring the systemic corruption and greed of the financial industry. It details how deregulation, lax oversight, and the pursuit of profit led to a global economic meltdown. The film features interviews with key figures, policymakers, and experts who offer insights into the crisis's causes and its ongoing impact.

Critical Reception

Inside Job received widespread critical acclaim for its thorough investigation and clear exposition of complex financial issues. Critics lauded its in-depth research, compelling narrative, and its success in holding powerful individuals and institutions accountable. Audiences generally found it to be an eye-opening and essential film for understanding the modern economy.

What Reviewers Say

  • A meticulously researched and damning indictment of the financial industry.

  • Brilliantly exposes the greed and deregulation that led to the 2008 crisis.

  • An essential, eye-opening documentary for understanding global finance.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly praise "Inside Job" for its clarity in explaining the complex causes of the 2008 financial crisis. Many appreciated its in-depth look at the systemic issues and the accountability it sought from those involved, finding it informative and thought-provoking.

Awards & Accolades

Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature

Fun Fact

The film's director, Charles Ferguson, and his co-writer, Chad Beck, spent over two years researching and conducting interviews for "Inside Job," traveling to multiple countries to gather evidence and perspectives.

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