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New film 'Dumb Money' dramatizes David vs. Goliath GameStop stock frenzy

  • The film chronicles how Reddit traders challenged Wall Street hedge funds by driving up GameStop's stock price.
  • It is based on the true story of Keith Gill, who promoted GameStop on YouTube and Reddit as Roaring Kitty.
  • The movie has an ensemble cast including Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Seth Rogen, and Shailene Woodley.
  • Reviews praised the film as an entertaining and timely look at wealth inequality and working class solidarity.
  • Some critiqued the portrayal of characters as one-dimensional and the overall message as heavy-handed.
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