This movie has a
strong cast, and the story is captivating enough to make you curious about how
it will end. Money Monster showcases the rage of an individual when
his money is taken for a ride. This often happens when CEOs close up shop but
remain financially secure, while their investors lose everything.
We’ve all
witnessed or been affected by a stock market crash, and I guess many would have
been ready to shoot the person who advised them to get into the stock market
before the crash. The movie doesn’t focus on a stock market crash but on a
single stock crash. What was supposed to be a financial home run for everyone
involved ended up being a strikeout.
The movie also explores how information is dispersed. When so-called experts advise people on where to invest their money, no one tells the investors that nothing is a sure thing. Just as it’s possible for a company to make a profit, it’s equally possible for them to incur losses.
I never had much
interest in seeing Money Monster. There wasn’t enough trending news about
the film to grab my attention. Julia Roberts is a star from the old days,
George Clooney has maintained his status as a top actor, and Jodie Foster
stepped in to direct this thriller. Despite all that, it was the trailer that
finally got me interested.
Here’s a movie
about a man who decides to take matters into his own hands, demanding answers
from the advisor who led him to lose everything in a matter of days.
The movie’s plot
starts with the introduction of a TV show focused on the stock market, hosted
by the energetic and carefree Lee Gates (George Clooney). Some time ago, Lee
advised viewers to buy stock in IBIS Clear Capital. Later, the stock tanked,
and the CEO, Walt Camby (Dominic West), blamed the crash on a flaw in the
trading algorithm. However, the CEO was nowhere to be found to answer the
questions of the investors who lost their money.
One such
investor is Kyle Budwell (Jack O'Connell), who decides to take matters into his
own hands to find out what happened to his life savings. Kyle shows up on the
show disguised as a delivery man, pulls a gun on the host while on air, and
forces him to admit that he led him and other investors astray. He demands
answers.
Lee’s director,
Patty Fenn (Julia Roberts), takes control by guiding Lee on how to handle the
situation.
I enjoyed Money
Monster, despite the lackluster reviews, and I believe it’s a fun watch.
0 comments:
Post a Comment