The Big Short

Hosted by Joe Morgenstern Dec. 11, 2015 Entertainment

The Big Short's larger concern is human folly, and the subject is explored with resplendent zest by a cast that includes Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt.

Photo: Christian Bale in The Big Short

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