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Charm Masks Moral Failure
- Margin Call frames Wall Street as a horror/thriller where smart people choose to ignore their moral centers.
- The film reveals how charisma and clever talk let harmful decisions go unchallenged in systems that reward appearance over conscience.
No Heroes, Only Exposure
- The movie purposely gives viewers no heroes, forcing them to root for no one and watch characters expose themselves.
- That lack of a moral anchor makes the film feel more truthful about systemic failure than typical heroic narratives.
Low Budget, High Performances
- Bill notes the movie was shot cheaply and quickly yet contains career-best performances across the cast.
- He highlights the possibility of redemption for some characters, notably suggesting two might save their souls.