Greed
Greed

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Greed

2022
Movie
98 min
Tagalog

When a couple finds out they hit the jackpot in the lottery, they plan to make a quiet exit in their sleepy town.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users64%
Director: Michael WinterbottomGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A satirical comedy following a wealthy and ruthless retail magnate as he throws a lavish 60th birthday party on a Greek island. As his family and friends gather, the dark reality of his business practices and personal life begins to unravel, revealing the true cost of his immense fortune. The film blends documentary elements with fiction, blurring the lines between the protagonist's public persona and private failings.

Critical Reception

Greed received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its sharp satire, Steve Coogan's performance, and its timely commentary on wealth inequality and capitalism. Some found the humor occasionally uneven or the narrative structure a bit conventional, but the overall sentiment was that it was a biting and relevant social critique.

What Reviewers Say

  • A biting and often hilarious satire of unchecked capitalism and the super-rich.

  • Steve Coogan delivers a masterful performance as the grotesque and detestable Sir Richard McCreadie.

  • The film effectively blends documentary-style interviews with a fictional narrative to expose hypocrisy.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's sharp wit and the incisive commentary on wealth and excess. Many found Steve Coogan's portrayal of the billionaire to be memorable, even if the character himself was unlikeable. Some viewers felt the film could have pushed its satirical edge even further.

Fun Fact

The character of Sir Richard McCreadie is largely based on the real-life British billionaire Sir Philip Green, known for his ownership of the Arcadia Group.

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