The Founder (2016)

McDonald's is a Kroc, in more ways than one. One of the world's greatest swindles was how an average schmuck was able to discover an ingenious fast food restaurant and pull the rug out from under the humble owners. McDonald's is a global fast food empire, but not in the ways that you might have thought it was. The Founder is truth to power, and it's a great film. Ray Kroc, portrayed here by Michael Keaton is as toxic to look at and listen to as eating a single McFlurry. He is slimy, gross and crooked, but that's what makes The Founder so intoxicating to watch. Ironically enough, this film about a businessman taking advantage of others was brought to the silver screen by Harvey Weinstein. I know art can at times imitate life, but this is ridiculous. I guess Weinstein, in that sense, is a kindred spirit to Kroc. Nice guys sadly finish last.