The Influence of Jordan Belforts Character in The Wolf of...

Martin Scorsese’s 2013 film The Wolf of Wall Street is the true story of Jordan Belfort; a stock broker who scams and deceives his clients for the sole purpose of making himself rich. Belfort is a character that can best be described as a person who only has his own best intentions in mind, yet somehow has the ability to convince others that they need him in their lives. He leads his subordinates through aggressive speeches and intimidation. At first, Belfort may seem like a role model or someone to look up to, but this notion is quickly diminished as the film unravels and the true depiction of Belfort and its male characters as whole is revealed. The male characters in The Wolf of Wall Street are portrayed as aggressive, over hyper, alpha-males. At a first glance the film appears as though it has a negative view towards women because of all the misogyny coming from these male characters, but the truth is that the women are the ones who have power and control throughout the majority of the film and come out on top in the end. Scorsese starts the film off with one of his signature freeze frame while Belfort provides a voice over. Taking into consideration what Vladimir Nilsen explains about a photograph, stating that â€Å"a photograph is by no means a complete and whole reflection of reality: The photographic picture represents only one or another selection from the sum of physical attributes of the object photographed† (Vladimir Nilsen p.65), this freeze frame is particularlyShow MoreRelatedMovie Adaptation Of Jordan Belfort s Lifestyle, Wolf Of Wall Street1838 Words   |  8 PagesWithin the movie adaptation of Jordan Belfort’s lifestyle, Wolf of Wall Street, the main character portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio has committed several crimes that are identified within the Criminal Code of Canada, which are illicit drug consumption and possession, operation of a vehicle while impaired, and fraud. Belfort is guilty of a crime under section 462.2 in the Criminal Code which states that â€Å"Ever y one who knowingly imports into Canada, exports from Canada, manufactures, promotes or sellsRead MoreJORDAN BELFORT Biography2863 Words   |  12 Pagesï » ¿JORDAN BELFORT Biography / Background Nicknamed the Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort made millions in the 1990s through his investment company, Stratton Oakmont. His memoir is the basis for the 2013 Martin Scorsese film The Wolf of Wall Street, starring Leonardo Dicapro. Born in Queens, New York, on July 9, 1962, Jordan Belfort had a natural talent as a salesman at an early age, operating a meat and seafood business in the 1980s. After that company went bust, Belfort began selling stocks inRead MoreSummary Of Death Of A Salesman 3982 Words   |  16 Pagesinability to accept change within himself and society. On the other hand, based on the memoir written by Jordan Belfort, Martin Scorsese’s movie â€Å"Wolf of Wall Street† features Jordan Belfort, the drug-addicted stockbroker who makes millions defrauding investors, laundering money, and manipulating the market. What makes the movie a crucial and troubling document of the present is not so much Jordan s business plan—he tells us repetitively that it s too complicated and uninteresting to explain—as hisRead MoreMovie Analysis : Wolf On Wall Street 1674 Words   |  7 Pagesmovie â€Å"Wolf on Wall Street†. In this essay I will present the critique of this movi e, the multiple ethical dilemmas such as: Utilitarianism, virtue theory, and how the characters disregarded these ethics in their mission for wealth and success. First I will present a basic breakdown of the movie including: who the characters are, their roles, and plot summary. Next, I will present the arguments in regards to the theories of Utilitarianism and virtue theory, and how the film and characters conveyedRead MoreThe Influence Of Shaming Tactics On The Media And Its Influence On Responses At The Societal Level1790 Words   |  8 PagesIt is no secret that media outlets will say or do just about anything to sell a magazine or increase site traffic, and considering the exposure rate, how much do these headlines influence our responses? I intend to show the impact of shaming tactics in the media and its influence on responses at the societal level. By considering the media’s contribution to rape culture and drug use, we can begin to see the parallels between society’s responses to issues and how the media has framed them. Rape Culture