Dumb Money(2023)
Synopsis
Vlogger Keith Gill sinks his life savings into GameStop stock and posts about it. When social media starts blowing up, so do his life and the lives of everyone following him. As a stock tip becomes a movement, everyone gets rich—until the billionaires fight back, and both sides find their worlds turned upside down.
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Pacing Verdict
The screenplay maintains excellent narrative momentum by intercutting between the retail traders and hedge fund titans, creating a propulsive, ticking-clock energy. The dialogue is sharp and purposeful, with rapid-fire exchanges during trading frenzies balanced by deliberate character moments that allow emotional stakes to breathe. While the sprawling ensemble structure risks diffusion, the editing and match cuts (like the synchronized "Holy fucking shit" reactions) keep the pace crackling. The only minor drag comes in the extended congressional hearing sequences, which, while necessary, slightly disrupt the visceral, market-driven rhythm of the preceding acts.
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