Greed
Greed

Greed

2019Movie100 minEnglish

A retail billionaire's 60th birthday party is celebrated in an exclusive hotel on the Greek island of Mykonos.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users58%
Director: Michael WinterbottomGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A satirical comedy that follows self-serving, tyrannical fashion retail magnate Sir Richard McCreadie as he prepares for his 60th birthday celebration on the Greek island of Mykonos. The lavish party is intended to distract from his impending trial for numerous financial crimes. As the festivities unfold, the dark realities behind his opulent empire and his personal life begin to surface.

Critical Reception

Greed received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising Steve Coogan's performance and the film's satirical take on wealth and capitalism. However, some found the humor to be uneven and the plot occasionally unfocused. Audiences generally responded well to its biting social commentary.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp satire on the excesses of the wealthy elite.
  • Steve Coogan's performance as the morally bankrupt tycoon is a standout.
  • Some critics found the film's humor to be a bit hit-or-miss and its narrative structure occasionally disjointed.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's satirical commentary on the extreme wealth and moral failings of a business mogul, though some felt the humor could have been sharper.

Fun Fact

The film's lead character, Sir Richard McCreadie, is heavily inspired by real-life retail billionaires, particularly Sir Philip Green, whose controversial business practices and extravagant lifestyle have been widely publicized.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

It is probably best just to assess this satirical comedy on a superficial level; otherwise the hypocrisy is overwhelming. Steve Coogan plays a self made gaziliionaire who is organising a no expense spared celebrity 60th birthday party for h...
Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

“Greed” is overstuffed with so much social commentary that its bursting at the seams. The film tries to tackle too many hot topics, including the selfishness and sins of the mega-rich, the excesses of the fashion industry, the exploitation ...
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

'Greed' is a so-so comedy; I wouldn't say it's worth your time unless you're a fan of some of the actors. The comedy is surface-level fine; no one is bombing, but no one is succeeding. The film does stumble with its handling of sweatshops a...
Stephen Campbell

Stephen Campbell

**_A savage and hilarious satire_** >_It hurts us to be paid so little. I have to do this and they sell one piece of clothing for more than I get paid in a month. We cannot eat nutritious food. We don't have a good life, we live in pain ...