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‘Dumb Money’ Can’t Make GameStop Short Into Smart Comedy

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The new ripped-from-headlines comedy at TIFF from the “I, Tonya” director tries to put a “Big Short” spin on the GameStop stock market saga, but misses the mark.

Nick Schager

Entertainment Critic

Published Sep. 8 2023 10:53PM EDT

A still from “Dumb Money” shows Paul Dano at a computer setup with a microphone in front of him. — Sony Pictures

Nick Schager

Nick Schager

Entertainment Critic

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