The Big Short provides a humorous and accessible way of understanding complex financial concepts related to the 2008 financial crisis. The film's ending contrasts the success of its main characters with the impact of the crash on real people, serving as a warning for the future. The epilogue of The Big Short warns that little has been learned from the 2008 crisis, as banks continue to sell high-risk investments similar to the infamous CDOs.

The Big Short does a great job of making complex financial topics accessible to viewers, but the movies ending still leaves a few aspects of its true story unexplained. Based on Michael Lewiss 2010 book about the 2008 financial crisis, Adam McKay's film highlights how some key figures in the world of finance were able to profit from the housing market crash. Following an ensemble cast comprised of Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell, and Brad Pitt, The Big Short...