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All the Money in the World

5 January 2018English2h 12m

What critics are saying

Critical reception for 'All the Money in the World' is mixed, with most reviews landing in the moderately positive range.

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Ridley Scott DirectorDavid Scarpa WriterDaniel Pemberton MusicDariusz Wolski Cinematography

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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.

Critic Consensus

Critical reception for 'All the Money in the World' is mixed, with most reviews landing in the moderately positive range. Christopher Plummer's last-minute casting replacement and Ridley Scott's ability to deliver a functional thriller under difficult production circumstances drew the most consistent praise. On the negative side, several critics found the film emotionally distant and unevenly paced, with some noting it fails to generate the tension expected of the genre and feels lightweight relative to Scott's stronger work.

6 rated reviews · 4 positive · 2 mixed

Praised: Plummer's performance, Scott's directionCriticised: Uneven pacing, lack of tension

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Critic Reviews (6)

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Rajeev MasandTop Critic· IBNLive
7.0
On the surface the film feels like a relatively lightweight entry in Scott's canon of masterpieces given that its overarching theme – the corrupting influence of enormous wealth – is not exactly new. But the veteran filmmaker gives it the pace and the rhythm of an action thriller.
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Mihir FadnavisTop Critic· Firstpost
7.0
To be able to recreate the atmosphere, energy and continuity so impeccably is an achievement in itself. Everyone was waiting for this film with their knives out, Scott deserves special credit for delivering a film that just works against all odds.
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Shubhra GuptaTop Critic· Indian Express
5.0
Ridley Scott is a little distant in the way he observes his characters and their dilemmas. The young boy is in mortal danger all through, but your heart is not as much in your mouth as it should be.
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IANS· Sify
8.0
Overall, the film is an ingeniously crafted, tension filled, kidnapping drama that won't disappoint you.
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Neil Soans· Times Of India
7.0
...an uneven pacing and tonality, which doesn't take away from the fact that this is an engrossing series of events, but it might be a detrimental factor to those expecting a taut thriller. The main reason to watch 'All the Money in the World' is the last-minute character revamp by Christopher Plummer that makes this film worthwhile.
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Deccan Chronicle Team· Deccan Chronicle
5.0
'All The Money In The World' is a letdown by Ridley Scott. It is, at best, an okay watch.
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Release Date
5 January 2018
Runtime
2h 12m
Language
English

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