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Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (15)
- Consumer Advice: Contains strong language
- Run time: 1 hour 49 mins
- Genre: Documentary
- Release date: 28th April 2006
- Starring: Ken Lay
- Directed by: Alex Gibney
- Official Website: www.enronmovie.com
- Distributor: Redbus Film Distribution
Plot Synopsis
Based on the book by journalists Bethany McLean and Peter Elkin exposing the truth behind the Enron bankruptcy scandal, ENRON:THE SMARTEST GUYS IN THE ROOM has all the makings of a Hollywood corporate thriller rather than a straightforward documentary. What makes the film so utterly riveting is the amount of footage rescued by Mclean and Elkin from Enron itself exposing the philosophy of self-motivated greed. In one segment, major player Jeff Skilling appears in a video showcasing his brand of accounting to report imaginary profits as if they were real, while Enron traders working on the floor make Gordon Gekko look like a fair-trader.
A documentary with such rich source material could hardly fail and director Gibney utilises it brilliantly to deliver a powerful rebuke to corporate greed.