Money Monster
Money Monster

Money Monster

2016Movie99 minEnglish

Financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor takes over their studio.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes54%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users63%
Director: Jodie FosterGenres: Thriller, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A television personality, his producer, and his crew are taken hostage on live TV by an unbalanced man who lost all his money on a bad stock tip. As the situation escalates, they must uncover a corporate conspiracy to expose the truth before they all run out of time.

Critical Reception

Money Monster received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its taut direction, timely themes, and strong performances, particularly from George Clooney and Julia Roberts. While some found the plot occasionally predictable, the film was largely seen as an effective thriller that commented on financial corruption and media sensationalism.

What Reviewers Say

  • Engaging thriller that effectively critiques Wall Street and media.
  • Strong performances from the lead actors anchor the film.
  • While a bit predictable, it maintains suspense and relevance.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be an entertaining and suspenseful thriller with compelling performances. Many appreciated its commentary on the financial world and the media's role in it, although some felt the plot could have been more innovative.

Fun Fact

The character of Lee Gates, played by George Clooney, is heavily inspired by Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC's 'Mad Money'.

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Reno

Reno

**What if the experts are wrong! And how it affects the common man!** Jodie Foster did wonderfully as a captain of the ship. She could have acted in it, instead concentrate only on the direction, so that opportunity went to Julia Robers....
Simon Foster

Simon Foster

"A slick and satisfying vehicle for the capital-M/capital-S charisma of two of Hollywood’s most reliable Movie Stars..." Read the full review here: http://screen-space.squarespace.com/reviews/2016/5/13/money-monster.html