While I can’t say how factual All the Money in the World is, I can say screenwriter David Scarpa spins an engaging narrative. Charlie Plummer and Romain Duris are great here as well in their supporting roles. Her ability to command the screen and disappear into her role is always impressive. Michelle Williams is easily one of the industry’s best actresses, rendering a strong performance here as Paul’s passionate mother. He showcases Getty’s charismatic and caring appearance, as well as his more benevolent and cold center. Without having the theatrics of Kevin Spacey’s heavy make-up, Plummer is able to deliver a naturalistic and nuanced performance. Paul Getty, and its obvious to see that from his great performance. Scott is also a maser of combining technical elements, using the score and stylish cuts to build a tense atmosphere.Ĭhristopher Plummer was Scott’s first choice to play billionaire J. His ability to ratchet up the tension creates for some memorably exciting moments. On top of that, Scott’s direction is immensely impressive, as his visual style is both beautiful and dynamic. The decision to replace Spacey with Christopher Plummer in a month before release is gutsy, but its Scott’s seamless execution that leaves the strongest impression. When his grandfather won’t pay his exuberant ransom, its up to his mother Jean to convince him to change his mind.Īt the ripe age of 80, director Ridley Scott continues to prove himself as one of the industries most accomplished craftsman.

While it may not be a serious awards player, this is a well-crafted flick that tells an engaging, albeit shallow, narrative.īased on a true story, All the Money in the World follows the kidnapping of Paul Getty, who is the grandson of billionaire J. Much talk has been made about All the Money in the World, mostly about its controversial last-second re-casting of Kevin Spacey’s role than the movie itself.

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