All the Money in the World, would you want to be stinking rich but lonely? (may contain spoilers)

Kidnapping drama based on a true story, set in 1973. John Paul Getty was the richest man in the world (in the history of the world). His 16 year old grandson was kidnapped in Rome and held captive in the countryside in squalid conditions. The ransom was $17 million, loose change! Although Getty wouldn't pay and wouldn't negotiate. The reason given is that he didn't want to set a president for ransoms on his other grandchildren.

The film follows the five month ordeal as the tension builds, especially after the grandson was 'sold' to the mafia. Will Getty pay the Mafia? What will the new kidnappers do? 

We learn that in order to evade tax Getty couldn't actually spend his wealth, however, he could put his money into trusts and invest into incredibly valuable art, sculptures and buildings.

The film is surrounded by controversy. Particularly Kevin Spacey, who was replaced by Christopher Plummer after sexual misconduct allegations and the finished film becomes un-releasable. So all scenes with Spacey (the majority of the film) needed to be reshot quickly. 

So ask yourself two questions ... 

1. What is a life worth
2. Would you want to be this painfully rich but lonely?

(maybe post an answer?)

7/10.




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