This movie is the true story of Nick Leeson (the fantastic Ewan McGregor), the employee who broke the oldest bank in England, the Bearings Bank. Nick is an ambitious young man, son of a simple man who works with plaster, transferred to Singapore to operate in future market of derivatives. He was considered the best employee of Bearing Banks, but indeed he was gambling with high amounts of the bank and hiding the losses under a secret account number 88888. There are at least three points to highlight in this movie. The first one is the great performance of Ewan McGregor. Everybody knows he is an excellent actor and once again he does not disappoint the viewer. Second is about the screenplay, based on a book written by Nick Leeson: is it possible to believe that the oldest bank in England was managed by a board of directors that look like the Little Red Ridding Hood (instead of the bad wolf)? Everywhere in the world, persons very aware of cash flow administrate banks. How could one unique employee keep the real situation hidden from the Bearings Senior Management? I believe it would be almost impossible, therefore it seems that some kind of arrangement may be made having Nick as the scapegoat of the whole situation (or high profits were expected in those dirty operations) with the participation of other important persons in the bank. Anyway, if this film shows the truth, it is amazing how this bank had survived for such a long time. Last but not the least, is it possible to believe that a smart guy like Nick Leeson 'has not reserved' some money for his early retirement? It is hard to believe! The great love of Lisa for Nick is also very easily forgot in the end of the story. However, it is a good movie and a worthwhile entertainment. My vote is seven.
Title (Brazil): "A Fraude" ("The Fraud")
Title (Brazil): "A Fraude" ("The Fraud")