Margin Call
Screened in November 2011
Director: J.C. Chandor. Cast: Zachary Quinto, Kevin Spacey, Paul Bettany, Penn Badgley, Stanley Tucci, Jeremy Irons, Demi Moore, Simon Baker, Aasif Mandvi, Mary McDonnell, Susan Blackwell, Ashley Williams. Screenplay: J.C. Chandor.
Twitter Capsule: Play material opts shakily for film to reach more folks. Camera plods, storytelling wavers, but it packs a cold sting.

Photo © 2011 Roadside Attractions/Before the Door Pictures
Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: B–


Academy Award Nominations:
Best Original Screenplay: J.C. Chandor

Other Awards:
New York Film Critics Circle: Best First Feature
National Board of Review: Best Debut Director

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