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Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Let's be realistic.

Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

I think I may have had my expectations set a little too high when I watched this. Or maybe, as with several of Ridley Scott's films, I need to re-watch it a year or two later to fully enjoy it without intrusive knowledge about things that happened during the filming.I had heard that the actors were not told about the alien bursting from John Hurt's chest, so I spent a large portion of my first viewing of Alien waiting for that scene, and couldn't really remember much that happened afterward. I was hyper conscious of Oliver Reed's death during the filming of Gladiator, and the fact that several of his scenes featured discarded shots of his face computer-mapped onto the face of a stand-in, so I was unable to properly enjoy that film until the Special Edition came out on DVD.So, inevitably, I watched All The Money In The World with an eye to Chris Plummer's hastily re-shot scenes (following Kevin Spacey's much publicised deletion), rather than the immersion I generally like to employ in the watching of a film. The net result was that I can't remember much about it other than Plummer's scenes - all of which were very good, by the way.I was left with a lasting impression that it had been a good film, and one that I would definitely like to see again, as it depicts the thoroughly bizarre and gripping true story of the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III (father of Balthazar Getty) and the refusal of his father (played by Plummer) to pay the ransom, despite being a billionaire worth over 9 billion dollars. A little light Googling provides an excellent insight into the Getty dynasty, and the crazy events that surrounded them.I'm sure, based on the calibre of the director and cast, that this film did an excellent job depicting the kidnapping and aftermath. I just can't seem to remember much detail, other than the scenes with Christopher Plummer and a few other random moments.So who knows? Maybe it was just a forgettable film that failed to leave a lasting impression. But based on previous experience, I'll watch it again a year from now and totally love every minute of it. I can't wait!

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.

It's 1973. One night, 16 year old John Paul Getty III is kidnapped off the streets of Rome. The kidnappers want $17 million. His mother Gail (Michelle Williams) has nothing. Her ex-husband is a drug addict but it's ex-father-in-law, Jean Paul Getty (Christopher Plummer), who is the richest man in the world. JPG is a ruthless oil baron and a penny pinching miser. He puts his fixer Fletcher Chase (Mark Wahlberg) on the case.This movie will always be more known for the controversy from Kevin Spacey as the original JPG. It's not a bad movie but it's not good enough to overtake the behind-the-scene scandal. Quite frankly, Christopher Plummer is a better choice for the role. He needs to be a Scrooge, powerful without the anger. Spacey would probably take it too far. Michelle Williams does solid work as always. She's that good. On the other hand, Wahlberg continues to insists on being the hero of piece which is very annoying. He takes it too far. In one scene, he confronts Getty and I actually felt bad for the bastard. He diminishes the picture. I also note that there is TV show about the same historical drama and I really like that show. This is solid work but the history of this movie will always start with the scandal.

This film tells the story of the grandson of a billionaire, who is kidnapped in Italy. However, his grandfather refuses to pay ransom.It is amazing to see how Christopher Plummer getting the role, reshoot and have the film released in less than two months. The performances in the film are great, and the story is very gripping. It makes me dislike Getty right from the start, and the dislike Gret intensified with each scene. The poor mother has all my sympathies, especially the scene in the museum shop. I find the film riveting.