Dumb Money Review: Dumb (But Fun) Movie

«Dumb Money» features an energetic ensemble cast, led by Paul Dano as an unassuming internet pied piper. He brings a quiet intelligence — and yes, a certain dorkiness — that brings to life exactly the kind of person who would have an extremely niche internet following but could also be relied upon to know his stuff. Pete Davison is in his element as Keith’s screw-up brother, showing an emotional range that makes it clear he should be utilized far more often in quirky supporting roles than headlining films.

Shailene Woodley is a cardboard cutout of a movie wife, written entirely to be supportive, sitting in the stairwell while Keith does the important things. The troupe of hedge fund owners scrambling to save their skins — Seth Rogen, Nick Offerman, and Vincent D’Onofrio — are all appropriately slimy with the hearts of weasels, but they’re not really given enough screen time to make much of an impression, with the possible exception of Rogen, who always seems to carve out space for himself in these types of biopics.