Wall Street: Money
Never Sleeps (also known as Wall Street 2 or Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps)
is a 2010 American drama film directed by Oliver Stone, a sequel to Wall Street
(1987). Michael Douglas reprises his role as Gordon Gekko with Shia LaBeouf,
Josh Brolin, Carey Mulligan, and Frank Langella also starring in the film. The
screenplay was written by Allan Loeb and Stephen Schiff. Set in New York, the
film takes place 23 years after the original and revolves around the 2008
financial crisis. Its plot centers on a reformed Gekko acting an antihero
rather than a villain, and follows his attempts to repair his relationship with
his daughter Winnie, with the help of her fiancé, Jacob. In return, Gekko helps
Jacob get revenge on the man he blames for his mentor's death.
Principal photography
took place in New York between September and November 2009. After having its
release date moved twice, Money Never Sleeps was released theatrically
worldwide on September 24, 2010, by 20th Century Fox. Prior to its official
release, many journalists connected to the financial industry were reportedly
shown advanced screenings of the film.
Despite opening to
positive reception at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, Money Never Sleeps
received polarized reviews from critics, who generally praised the acting, but
considered it an unnecessary sequel. Though failing to meet its commercial
expectations, the film was successful at the box office, topping the United
States's ranking during its opening weekend, and earning a worldwide total of
$134 million in ticket sales, and more than $15 million on DVD.
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