I watched the 1987 film 'Wall Street' yesterday and loved it!

Michael Douglas was captivating as Gordon Gekko but a big surprise was the performance of Charlie Sheen. Sheen who is most known for his comedic roles in '2 and 1/2 men' and 'Hot Shots' showed a side to him that makes me wonder why he isn't seen as one of the pinnacle actors of this generation.

Douglas's character Gekko is a man of unrestrained greed and he shows Sheen's character Bud Fox the darker, amoral side of being a wall street player.

Gekko continuously recited verses from Sun Tzu's 'The Art of War' to justify his ruthless nature. His character completely epitomised the 1980's yuppy and left me wanting to be him... I know wanting to be a materialistic, cold, shrewd, ruthless, tyrant is odd but it's the charisma and power that shines through all of his negatives and makes Gekko an easy character to idolise. Anyone that can make greed in all its forms appear attractive must have something special about him.

I highly advise anyone to see the film. The sequel is coming out next month with Douglas reprising his role as Gordon Gekko, I for one can't wait.

I'll leave you with Gekko's most famous quote and one that many believe sealed Michael Douglas's Oscar for Best Actor.

"Greed, for lack of a better word, is good. Greed is right. Greed works. Greed clarifies, cuts through, and captures, the essence of the evolutionary spirit. Greed, in all of its forms; greed for life, for money, for love, knowledge, has marked the upward surge of mankind and greed, you mark my words, will not only save Teldar Paper, but that other malfunctioning corporation called the U.S.A"