Movie Review
Kevin Spacey isn't the only reason 'Billionaire Boys Club' is a flop
The last big-screen appearance of fallen A-lister Kevin Spacey, this dismal remake is memorable for only that and its record low box-office take
16 September 2018 - 00:00
James Cox's version of the true story of 1980s Ponzi schemer Joe Hunt was always going to be a tough sell. A made-for-TV version starring brat-packer Judd Nelson was released to little acclaim in 1987, and Cox's adaptation turned out to feature the last film appearance of Kevin Spacey before #MeToo allegations destroyed the actor's career at the end of last year.
It also doesn't help that Cox's own directing career has shown him to be somewhat of a mediocre Martin Scorsese wannabe whose last film, 2003's Wonderland, was a disappointing, messy account of a botched '70s burglary by porn actor John Holmes, played by Val Kilmer.
WATCH | The trailer for Billionaire Boys Club..
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