Highly Overrated But Still Good

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

This movie is one of old classy types where tension is built around dialogues and the predicament characters find themselves in. Christopher plummer is riveting as a greedy billionaire who thinks about evading tax in every walk of his life and want to be in control of everything he sees. Michelle williams is terrific as a caring mother and not the usual dumb potrayals you normally find in these kind of movies. She is smart, witty and sees hope even in darker moments . The scene where she asks "Do they want me to cry?" potrays the real emotion people go through in situations like these. Mark wahlberg is more of a cliched character where you can predict pretty much what he will do. There are intense scenes in second half where the kid acted really well and you felt the pain character went through. Even though its a serious film, you might find humor in traces which made sure its an enjoyable watch.

*** WARNING SPOILERS *** This is a good movie from the capable hand of Ridley Scott. Watching this movie I'm pleasantly surprised that Hollywood can still make good movies like this. Also I was very impressed by the acting of Michelle williams as Gail Harris as the mother trying to rescue her son. Mark Wahlberg character who becomes disgusted at his boss J Paul Getty and Christopher Plummer as the cold hearted Evil selfish scrooge like American billionaire corporation head J Paul Getty. The ending of the movie was memorable when the good hearted and kind Gail Harris as a Getty inherits the vast fortune as she looks at the bust of J Paul Getty the revulsion on her face at the bust as she realises what a cold, evil and selfish man J Paul Getty was. In other words a classic wealthy Elitist. Don't we see many of that type in today's world as big banker and big company heads. Watch this movie a big stand out is the American actress Michelle Williams as Gail Harris. Great acting performance and all concerned in this movie with excellent direction from Ridley Scott.

Poor casting, a disappointing screenplay, dreadful sound quality and bad structure all helped to make watching this film an ordeal. The acting was unremarkable, Christopher Plummer's make-up made him look like a monster, Mark Wahlberg under-acted and the rest of the cast's performances were pretty forgettable. The Getty kidnapping was a loathsome event and provides brilliant potential for a gripping thriller. But that film has yet to be made.

I hated this film. Michelle Williams butchered it. She was awful. It was hard to get through for me. It was boring and doesn't keep your attention. The kid was also stupid. Just bad acting I thought.