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2banon

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1. Let me get this straight..

Reply to MrMickeysMom (Original post)

Tue Jan 7, 2014, 11:29 PM

Jan 2014

this film was based on a book written by the person who is the main character, who is a despicable excuse for a human being. The author wrote about himself essentially?

So I guess I'm really asking was the author this character in actual life? I wanted to see the film, sort of, but now I'm having second thoughts.

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Just saw, The Wolf of Wall Street [View all] MrMickeysMom Jan 2014 OP

Let me get this straight.. 2banon Jan 2014 #1

The film is pretty faithful to the book Jordan Belfort wrote... MrMickeysMom Jan 2014 #2

I appreciate the review and synopsis. 2banon Jan 2014 #3

Tommy Chong jakeXT Jan 2014 #6

Interesting, thanks jakext.. puts a bit more perspective on this story. 2banon Jan 2014 #7

I think part of Belfort's punishment was restitution and if so, royalties would apply to that 7962 Jan 2014 #4

Here's more passed on to me about Jordan Belfort … interesting…. MrMickeysMom Jan 2014 #5

Well then, this really dissuades me from supporting his lifestyle by paying money to see the film 2banon Jan 2014 #8