More than Money II

More than Money II (PG-13; 99 min.)

Paul Giamatti reprises his award-winning role as "the reluctant Wall Street insider" Biff Brookstone. As the owner of The Dead Cat Bounce Bakery and Day Spa, Biff becomes privy to some hot tips and insider chatter. As in the original, Biff loses his soul to money and begins leveraging all of his assets--including his established bakery--to catch the tide before all the boats rise. Screenwriter James Cameron takes us on Biff's journey from bull to bear, ultimately recapturing his love of baking (and the buy-and-hold strategy) as a broken man. Some of the financial scenes are sluggish and flat, and the Rope-like adherence to one-camera, continuous-shot cinematography was surely inappropriate for this film. Sofia Coppola takes the reins as director of the sequel and renews her role as Biff's oft-jilted love interest.

Brief strong language and some sensuality.