A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 80.6 / 100
2015Biography / Comedy / Drama2h 10m
THE BIG SHORT
“This is a true story.”
The men who made millions from a global economic meltdown.
Above the Line
Adam McKay·DirectorAdam McKay·ScreenplayCharles Randolph·ScreenplayBarry Ackroyd·Director of PhotographyNicholas Britell·Original Music ComposerHank Corwin·Editor
Cast
Steve Carell·Mark BaumChristian Bale·Michael BurryRyan Gosling·Jared VennettBrad Pitt·Ben RickertMarisa Tomei·Cynthia BaumMelissa Leo·Georgia HaleHamish Linklater·Porter CollinsJohn Magaro·Charlie GellerRafe Spall·Danny MosesJeremy Strong·Vinny Daniel
Full Crew(10 credits)
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
Adam McKay·Director
Writing· 2
Adam McKay·ScreenplayCharles Randolph·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Barry Ackroyd·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Hank Corwin·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Nicholas Britell·Original Music Composer
Production· 4
Dede Gardner·ProducerJeremy Kleiner·ProducerArnon Milchan·ProducerBrad Pitt·Producer
By the Numbers
80.6
OF 100
Master Score
7.8
OF 10
IMDb
89%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$133M
ROI 377%
Worldwide Gross
1
5 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA
THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Big Short's key art.
Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F0F0F0
#303030
#907040
Mood
Serious, Analytical, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic
“The poster for 'The Big Short' is divided into five horizontal sections, each featuring a different scene or character, separated by white arrow-shaped dividers”
dramabiography
Key Elements
Tennis BallBookCity SkylineOffice WindowsComputer MonitorsGlasses
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
8/10
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