Greed
Greed

Greed

2006Movie92 minEnglish

Raven (Darlena Tejeiro) and Ashley (Andrea Bogart), two young women returning from a rock-climbing expedition, find themselves harassed by a group of bikers at a dusty bar in the desert. With surprise and guile on their side, the girls escape by stealing the leader's bike. Within minutes the furious biker gang is in hot pursuit through the hazardous terrain. Believing they have evaded the bikers, the girls discover a satchel of cash on their damaged bike and stumble across the desert to a small motel. The owner, Ned (Joe Goodrich), has agreed to drive them into town when suddenly the bikers appear, and they're looking for payback and the money.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes13%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users45%
Director: Ericson CoreGenres: Drama, Sport, Action

Plot Summary

The film tells the story of Jeffry Taylor, a wealthy and ruthless businessman who built his empire through morally questionable means. When his business partner's daughter, who believes her father was cheated by Taylor, threatens to expose his illicit dealings, Taylor is forced to confront his past and the consequences of his insatiable greed. The narrative also delves into the dangerous world of extreme sports, as Taylor's son is an aspiring mountaineer.

Critical Reception

Greed received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. The film struggled to find an audience, and its box office performance was disappointing. While some aspects of the cinematography were occasionally praised, the overall sentiment was that the movie failed to deliver a compelling narrative or engaging performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critically panned for its predictable plot and shallow characters.
  • Michael Douglas's performance was seen as relying on his established tough-guy persona without much depth.
  • The film's attempts to blend corporate malfeasance with extreme sports felt disjointed and uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed to negative reception, with many finding the film's story unoriginal and its characters unlikeable. Some viewers appreciated the action sequences involving extreme sports, but the overall consensus points to a disappointing and forgettable movie.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a darker, more character-driven drama but was reportedly re-edited to incorporate more action sequences, leading to a more muddled final product.

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