Movie Review: Right on the money

Adam McKay, the director of Will Ferrell movies such as Anchorman, might not appear at first glance to be the man for the job of adapting Michael Lewis's book about the events leading to the 2008 financial crisis for the screen. But, thanks to an excellent ensemble cast, a smart script and a careful balancing act between empathy and anger, The Big Short is one of the year's most intelligent and enjoyable films.