The credibility of the set up for the last third of the movie was very well done. From the beginning where hope was established, to the steady way in which 'with patience and saliva the elephant screws the ant', was well-paced, and believable; the bonding of the "little" people - the other 99% was a nice touch - mainly because it reflected real life.
The climax too had its moments. A nice, non-too-subtle, homage to 'Taxi Driver' with DeNiro, (in this movie our protagonist is practicing his fast draw in a mirror and the next scene opens with a taxi door - the word "Taxi" there for us all to get the reference).
For me the ending was too contrived ymmv. I appreciated the "twist" but came away feeling it was less than plausible. Any Wall Street types I know would be on their knees begging forgiveness and offering up their first born rather than having a rant about how the rich will always screw the poor and that's the American Way.
Likewise the fact that his buddies were there at the end. I get that they were NY Cops, but NY cops have precincts and they were way out of theirs.
All in all a solid movie that isn't a waste of your time. Poignant movements delivered well and if you can suspend your belief for a little while the ending could be satisfying for you.
The climax too had its moments. A nice, non-too-subtle, homage to 'Taxi Driver' with DeNiro, (in this movie our protagonist is practicing his fast draw in a mirror and the next scene opens with a taxi door - the word "Taxi" there for us all to get the reference).
For me the ending was too contrived ymmv. I appreciated the "twist" but came away feeling it was less than plausible. Any Wall Street types I know would be on their knees begging forgiveness and offering up their first born rather than having a rant about how the rich will always screw the poor and that's the American Way.
Likewise the fact that his buddies were there at the end. I get that they were NY Cops, but NY cops have precincts and they were way out of theirs.
All in all a solid movie that isn't a waste of your time. Poignant movements delivered well and if you can suspend your belief for a little while the ending could be satisfying for you.