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The Big Short video review

Published 21 Feb 2016

Words by Clarisse Loughrey

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Watch to see how Clarisse Loughrey scores Adam McKay’s zany financial crisis comedy-drama.

Ahead of the 2016 Academy Awards, vlogger Clarisse Loughrey runs the numbers on Best Picture hopeful The Big Short, which stars Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell, Brad Pitt and Christian Bale… and their wigs.

Watch her review below and let us know your thoughts @LWLies. If you like this video why not follow @clarisselou and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more.

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