Movies Anyone watch Wall Street (1987)?

[gspieler]

Have you seen Glengarry Glen Ross?

I couldn't enjoy boiler room because it seemed like a rip off of Glengarry right down to the Affleck speech.

But I've often wondered if I'd seen boiler room first, would I like that one better?

FWIW, I've never seen Glengarry, and I thought Affleck's "anybody who says money is the root of all evil, doesn't have any" speech was great...well-written and well-delivered.

 

[Kingz]

I’ll go masterpiece.

I’ve never loved the frequent use of an expletive in a movie as much as I love the use of “dogshit” in Wall Street.

“I bet you stayed up all night analyzing that dogshit stock you gave me, huh? Where’d it get ya?”

 

[greygoose]

Must watch for anyone in a sales-y/BD type of role. Boiler Room is the 20th century version, followed by Wolf of Wall Street.

 

[dc007]

Seen it more times than I can count. I love it and it's a 10 for me.

 

[Streeter]

Douglas best movie imo . He makes the movie and Charlie is actually good in this as well. Also a good story. The sequel is actually decent as well - it gets more grief than it should

 

[Prex32]

nearly a masterpiece for me
classic 80s flick

 

[Kraysla]

I think it's sensational. Douglas is exceptional in this. I like seeing him and Sheen interact. So many quotable lines, too.

 

[Rhood]

I thought it was an average film. Not even remotely re-watchable.
Doesn't deserve the praise it gets on Sherdog.

 

[Jack Reacheround]

I’ve seen it a few times. It’s a pretty decent movie.

 

[Beechwood]

I believe I saw that film all those years ago when it came out in theaters. It didn't have much of an impact on me. A friend i saw it with I recall though seemed to enjoy it greatly.

 

[tank666]

Loved it and has some iconic lines. Sequel tucked though. Great acting by Sheen and his dad, also Terence Stamp. Douglas was amazing and deserved his Oscar. It's a 10 for me.

 

[Ima5starman]

Must watch for anyone in a sales-y/BD type of role. Boiler Room is the 20th century version, followed by Wolf of Wall Street.

Would add “The Big Short” to the list as well