: A central theme of the film is the classic Faust legend—selling one's soul for wealth and power. Nash trades his moral integrity for financial security, only realizing later that his family is more important than the riches he's gained.
: Often cited as one of the best films of 2015 for its gritty, factual feel.
: Rick Carver represents a cold, Darwinian view of America. His famous line, "America doesn't bail out losers," summarizes his belief that one must be ruthless to survive in a capitalist society.
: The story follows Dennis Nash ( Andrew Garfield ), a single father and construction worker who is evicted from his family home. Desperate to provide for his mother and son, he begins working for the very man who evicted him: the ruthless real estate broker Rick Carver (Michael Shannon). Nash eventually finds himself carrying out the same cruel evictions that ruined his own life.