Inside Job
Documentary
DirectorCharles Ferguson
ProducerCharles Ferguson, Audrey Marrs
ScreenwriterCharles Ferguson
DistributorSony Pictures Classics
Release DateOct 8, 2010, Limited
LanguageEnglish
Runtime1h 48m
The global financial meltdown that took place in Fall 2008 caused millions of job and home losses and plunged the United States into a deep economic recession. Matt Damon narrates a documentary that provides a detailed examination of the elements that led to the collapse and identifies keys financial and political players. Director Charles Ferguson conducts a wide range of interviews and traces the story from the United States to China to Iceland to several other global financial hot spots.
Keith Uhlich3
378
Dec 18, 2022
"Inside Job," narrated by Matt Damon, dissects the 2008 global financial meltdown, leading to widespread job and home losses. Director Charles Ferguson's documentary meticulously charts the collapse by interviewing key financial and political figures and tracing the crisis from the U.S. to China and Iceland. While it's satisfying to see the culprits squirm under scrutiny, the film ultimately falls short of capitalizing on the righteous anger it invokes. Despite its thorough examination and gripping storytelling, it misses the mark in delivering a full sense of accountability. An incisive yet somewhat unfulfilled exploration of financial greed and political complicity.
Vadim Rizov4.8
482
Mar 1, 2011
**Review:**
"Inside Job," narrated by Matt Damon, skillfully dissects the 2008 global financial meltdown that devastated millions of lives and triggered a severe recession. Director Charles Ferguson's documentary stands out, thanks to a series of in-depth interviews and a thorough investigation that spans from the U.S. to various global financial hubs like China and Iceland. Despite the heavy subject, the film remains incredibly engaging and accessible. Ferguson's meticulous approach and Damon's compelling narration make "Inside Job" a gripping and enlightening watch—far more watchable than one might expect from such a complex and sobering topic.