Movie #1186 "Money Monster" was a taut thriller that could have been better --- acting wise , it is top notch, but script wise, it could be a bit clearer in instructing the audience how the system failed this guy and what part George Clooney's character has to do with it. We get the hang of what the producer and her minions are expected to do and what they are doing when there's a problem occurring -- but not so much for Clooney's economic failings --- And speaking of Clooney's character, we really don't like him most of the film, but then we are expected to see a turn in him that is hard to believe ---- And there are two major parts that just didn't work for me ---- the big walk they take to the head honcho of the company whose stock failed this guy, and the very end --- I think the director thought the two lead actors' charm could end the film adequately, but for this viewer it didn't. But it was taut from beginning to end, just had some holes in the script and the characterization.
3 out of 5 stars.
Money Monster
2016 R Rated R
Landing in dire financial straits after following a stock tip from bombastic TV persona Lee Gates, fuming Kyle Budwell takes the lout hostage on live television and threatens to kill him unless he turns the stock price around before the closing bell.
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