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Money Monster
2016 99 min United States of America R 18+
★6.4
Thriller, Drama
Director: Jodie Foster
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Description
Financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor takes over their studio.
Budget:
$27M
US Gross:
$41.01M
Worldwide:
$93.28M
Starring
George Clooney
Actor
Julia Roberts
Actor
Jack O'Connell
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Money Monster is generally viewed as a compelling and socially relevant thriller that leverages strong lead performances to critique financial greed and media manipulation. While the direction and thematic depth are widely praised, some viewers find the plot tropes familiar and the balance between tension and satire inconsistent.
| Acting | Julia Roberts delivers a grounded, convincing performance as the composed director Patty Fenn, anchoring the high-stakes production. | |
| Acting | Jack O'Connell provides a standout, emotionally resonant portrayal of a desperate victim that effectively grounds the film's conflict. | |
| Theme | The film succeeds as a sharp satire of modern media, offering a biting critique of how the financial system and news industry commodify human tragedy. | |
| Acting | George Clooney's performance is mixed; while many appreciate his charisma and evolution during the film, others find his initial portrayal of the TV host jarringly artificial and over-the-top. | |
| Pacing | The tension and pacing are divisive; some find the real-time narrative gripping and taut, while others feel the tension is undermined by the confined setting or uneven transitions between drama and entertainment. | |
| Ending | The ending is polarized; some find it a satisfying emotional resolution to the central conflict, while others criticize it as conventional and lacking a fully resolved narrative payoff. |