Jeremy's Thoughts on 'The Wolf of Wall Street'

I can understand why many people hate 'The Wolf of Wall Street.' The deluge of graphic acts presented in the movie is unprecedented, and the previews had no way of adequately preparing people for the level of filth within . The sex is rife and loveless. The drug use is rampant and unrepentant. Irreverence abounds in only slightly lesser quantities than profanity. That being said, I absolutely loved this film. Some say the debauchery is incredibly exaggerated, and stylistically it is. But the thing is, Jordan Belfort and his motley group of friends really did employ "escorts" by the dozens, and for many years their bloodstreams were essentially rivulets of drugs. Scorsese simply adds dramatic flair to a sickeningly real portrait of lives filled with carnal overindulgence. Many of these things actually happened, and the filmmakers are trying to bring us into that world in a way that entertains when it could depress. Never did I feel that a scene went on for too long nor did I feel that a scene was unnecessary. I was enraptured the entire time, held hostage by masterful performances, top notch directing, stunning cinematography, and one of the most finely crafted screenplays in years. While the style of the movie does induce laughter at otherwise serious occurrences, when the movie needs to hit hard it knows how to. There were several moments during the movie when the often-present smile was wiped from my face as heartbreakingly sorrow scenes unfolded on screen. All in all, the movie took me for a wildly engaging emotional ride, and I'm still interpreting the ending. If you appreciate real filmmaking and can stand a lot of nitty gritty, this movie is not to be missed.