How historically accurate is The Big Short?
by Alex von Tunzelmann from on (#121N9)
Adam McKay's subprime meltdown drama is fast, witty and furiously righteous. But when it comes to the real events behind the story, is it a good bet?
Director: Adam McKay
Entertainment grade: B+
History grade: A-
The global economy went into recession from 2007-2009. One contributor to this was the subprime mortgage crisis in the United States.
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