New on DVD & Blu-Ray : MARGIN CALL (2011)

Synopsis: Set in the high-stakes world of the financial industry, Margin Call is an entangling thriller involving the key players at an investment firm during one perilous 24-hour period in the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis. When an entry-level analyst unlocks information that could prove to be the downfall of the firm, a roller-coaster ride ensues as decisions both financial and moral catapult the lives of all involved to the brink of disaster. Writer/director J.C. Chandor's enthralling first feature is a stark and bravely authentic portrayal of the financial industry and its denizens as they confront the decisions that shape our global future.

Genre: Drama

Worldwide Box-Office: $10M

Number of Discs: 1 (DVD or Blu-Ray)

DVD & Blu-Ray Special Features :

• Audio commentary with writer/director J.C. Chandor and producer Neal Dodson
• "Revolving Door: Making MARGIN CALL" featurette
• Deleted scenes with optional audio comentary
• "Missed Calls: Moments with Cast and Crew" outtakes
• "From the Deck: Photo Gallery"

What to Expect : A claustrophobic and relevant drama that offers a very interesting look inside the offices where the decisions which led to the current financial crisis were taken. An excellent cast helps paint the grim picture and to the director's credit the movie never gets bogged down in technical details, making the financial lingo easy to comprehend.

Release Date : December 20, 2011

Run Time : 107 Min.

Studio/Distributor : Roadside Attractions

Rating : R for language.

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