Based on a true story, All the Money in the World follows the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III and attempts by his mother, Gail, to convince his billionaire grandfather to pay the ransom. The kidnappers becoming more brutal, Gail teams up with Fletcher, Getty Sr.'s top advisor, in hopes of convincing him to pay and save her son.
Michelle Williams (Gail), Christopher Plummer (J. Paul Getty), Mark Wahlberg (Fletcher), Romain Duris (Cinquanta), Timothy Hutton (Hinge), Charlie Plummer (John III), Charlie Shotwell (Young John III).
All the Money in the World is an interesting story to say the least. I don't know how much of the film is true, but the film does a decent job of telling an engaging story. While the plot sounds simple with a kidnapping and ransom demand, the hook is that the richest man in the world refuses to pay the ransom required to save his Grandson. While there are logical reasons for the refusal to pay, there are moral and ethical reasons to pay. The result is a film that forces you to question logic and emotion with plenty of drama and expression of J. Paul Getty's peculiar behavior along the way.
Acting was solid with Williams delivering a good, emotional performance. Plummer fit his role nicely with good energy and fit throughout. Wahlberg also felt strong in a role that seemed to suit his talents. Charlie Plummer managed his bit with good emotion, while the remainder of the supporting cast also did well.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds felt luxurious and expensive, fitting the film perfectly. Dialogue was enjoyable with nice depth and movement. Sound and soundtrack are solid.
Overall All the Money in the World is a nicely done biographical crime drama with solid technical work and acting. The story is a bit slow to start but gets moving well before long. Those who enjoy a good crime drama should enjoy this one.
With some mild sexuality, violence, gore, and some foul language, this should be fine for older teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 5.16.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Crime, Drama, Biography, Films based on a True Story
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
Michelle Williams (Gail), Christopher Plummer (J. Paul Getty), Mark Wahlberg (Fletcher), Romain Duris (Cinquanta), Timothy Hutton (Hinge), Charlie Plummer (John III), Charlie Shotwell (Young John III).
All the Money in the World is an interesting story to say the least. I don't know how much of the film is true, but the film does a decent job of telling an engaging story. While the plot sounds simple with a kidnapping and ransom demand, the hook is that the richest man in the world refuses to pay the ransom required to save his Grandson. While there are logical reasons for the refusal to pay, there are moral and ethical reasons to pay. The result is a film that forces you to question logic and emotion with plenty of drama and expression of J. Paul Getty's peculiar behavior along the way.
Acting was solid with Williams delivering a good, emotional performance. Plummer fit his role nicely with good energy and fit throughout. Wahlberg also felt strong in a role that seemed to suit his talents. Charlie Plummer managed his bit with good emotion, while the remainder of the supporting cast also did well.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds felt luxurious and expensive, fitting the film perfectly. Dialogue was enjoyable with nice depth and movement. Sound and soundtrack are solid.
Overall All the Money in the World is a nicely done biographical crime drama with solid technical work and acting. The story is a bit slow to start but gets moving well before long. Those who enjoy a good crime drama should enjoy this one.
With some mild sexuality, violence, gore, and some foul language, this should be fine for older teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 5.16.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Crime, Drama, Biography, Films based on a True Story
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
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