Dumb Money is an enjoyable flick that tells the David vs. Goliath story of ordinary folks who took on Wall Street giants – and the market – in a way that shook the financial world. Get ready to witness a hilarious ride and take a glimpse into the frenzy of the GameStop short squeeze. “Dumb Money” is the perfect dose of entertainment, guaranteed to leave you both chuckling, currently streaming on Netflix.
Craig Gillespie does a brilliant job presenting the movie’s events in an understandable and entertaining way, even for those unfamiliar with the stock market. The duo of Paul Dano and Pete Davidson received praise for their performances. The comedic moments in the movie balance the financial drama and keep things engaging. Most importantly, it avoids getting bogged down in complex financial jargon. The rest of the cast looks in fine form.
Dumb Money maintains a fresh critic score of 84% on Rotten Tomatoes based on over 230 reviews, with an audience approval score of 85%, which is impressive. It boasts a sensational cast, consisting of talents like Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Vincent D’Onofrio, America Ferrera, Nick Offerman, Anthony Ramos, Sebastian Stan, Seth Rogen, and Shailene Woodley.
Inspired by Ben Mezrich’s 2021 novel “The Antisocial Network”, Dumb Money is helmed by Craig Gillespie, treasuring a script written by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo. Stream it now on Netflix!