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All the Money in the World
2017 132 min Italy, United States of America R 18+
★7.3
Crime, History, Thriller, Drama
Director: Ridley Scott
📖 Based on the novel
«Painfully Rich: The Outrageous Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Heirs of J. Paul Getty»
byJohn Pearson
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Description
The story of the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother to convince his billionaire grandfather Jean Paul Getty to pay the ransom.
Budget:
$50M
US Gross:
$25.11M
Worldwide:
$57M
Starring
Michelle Williams
Actor
Christopher Plummer
Actor
Mark Wahlberg
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2018
— Best Actress (Drama)
BAFTA 2018
— Best Supporting Actor
Golden Globe 2018
— Best Supporting Actor
Golden Globe 2018
— Best Director
Academy Awards 2018
— Best Supporting Actor
Key opinion
All the Money in the World is a polished but uneven biographical thriller that effectively explores the corrosive nature of extreme wealth. While the film is anchored by strong performances from Christopher Plummer and Michelle Williams, its narrative impact is hampered by inconsistent pacing and a screenplay that some find formulaic.
| Acting | Christopher Plummer provides a commanding and nuanced performance as J. Paul Getty, successfully salvaging the production following the high-profile cast replacement. | |
| Acting | Michelle Williams delivers a grounded and deeply felt performance as a mother struggling against the cold indifference of the Getty dynasty. | |
| Direction | Ridley Scott’s direction is marked by professional competence and the successful management of a difficult production, though it occasionally lacks the cohesive tension required to fully sustain the thriller elements. | |
| Theme | The film’s central thematic exploration of how extreme wealth can lead to profound moral decay and the commodification of human life is clear, even if some viewers find the execution predictable. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is viewed inconsistently; while some appreciate the contemplative nature of the drama, others find the narrative flow to be sluggish and unevenly balanced. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided, with some praising the accessible dramatization of the kidnapping saga while others criticize the dialogue and narrative as being shallow or uninspired. |