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Money Monster

TriStar Pictures | Release Date: May 13, 2016

6.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 194 Ratings

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eagleeyevikingAug 11, 2016

While "Money Monster" fails to deliver its message about Wall Street AND doesn't feel tense or high stakes enough, it is an entertaining enough real-time thriller bolstered by assured performances from George Clooney, Julia Roberts and JackWhile "Money Monster" fails to deliver its message about Wall Street AND doesn't feel tense or high stakes enough, it is an entertaining enough real-time thriller bolstered by assured performances from George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Jack O'Connell.… Expand

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MateoDaikiriAug 17, 2016

I thought this movie could have potential if it was a little more grounded and serious. But when I saw George Clooney being goofy and and completely unaware of danger, I wasn't biting. The only message of morality this movie brought was thatI thought this movie could have potential if it was a little more grounded and serious. But when I saw George Clooney being goofy and and completely unaware of danger, I wasn't biting. The only message of morality this movie brought was that greed is bad. Nothing special at all.… Expand

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6

jeremypMay 17, 2016

It's tense and entertaining enough until the plot is moved out of the studio. Then it declines steadily into another crime story expose with half of NYPD in attendance. Clooney is Clooney, Roberts is Roberts, and what could have been anIt's tense and entertaining enough until the plot is moved out of the studio. Then it declines steadily into another crime story expose with half of NYPD in attendance. Clooney is Clooney, Roberts is Roberts, and what could have been an educational movie about Wall Street ends up as predictable as any Hollywood by the numbers yawner.… Expand

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6

EpicLadySpongeMay 13, 2016

George Clooney returns for another plain film that intends to solve its own mystery before we can even figure out the case. Money Monster, in this case, is passable.

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6

DirigiblePulpDec 17, 2016

I wanted to like this, really, but I couldn't shake the feeling that it was a lot of "relevant" hoopla for a been there done that story. The bad guy is caught and all is good right? Yeah, it's not that easy and I wish the movie had had moreI wanted to like this, really, but I couldn't shake the feeling that it was a lot of "relevant" hoopla for a been there done that story. The bad guy is caught and all is good right? Yeah, it's not that easy and I wish the movie had had more cojones at the end to own up to how messy this all really is and how there are no easy answers and no scenarios where "catching the bad guy" makes everything all right.… Expand

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6

JacobDec 23, 2016

Money Monster is perfectly adequate. The simple premise provides a suspenseful and high stakes scenario that has great relevance on our world today. Carrying the film are some strong lead performances and somewhat well realized characters. IfMoney Monster is perfectly adequate. The simple premise provides a suspenseful and high stakes scenario that has great relevance on our world today. Carrying the film are some strong lead performances and somewhat well realized characters. If the film had just fleshed out the other elements so they didn’t feel as standardized this film could’ve been something great. As is it’s fine and a good way to kill time but nothing to sing home about.… Expand

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5

JamesLMay 16, 2016

This is just an average thriller. It is suspenseful for about ten minutes and then you can predict everything that going to happen. You know who the villain is, you who the hero is, and the plot is paper thin. I expected more but I stillThis is just an average thriller. It is suspenseful for about ten minutes and then you can predict everything that going to happen. You know who the villain is, you who the hero is, and the plot is paper thin. I expected more but I still enjoyed watching it. Still, you have seen this type of movie a million times. It is forgettable.… Expand

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4

netflicJun 20, 2016

The movie is not without it's moments. Since it is a thriller you cannot take a script seriously, but even for a thriller it was ridiculous. The film is starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts, directed by a former star Jodie Foster. In oneThe movie is not without it's moments. Since it is a thriller you cannot take a script seriously, but even for a thriller it was ridiculous. The film is starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts, directed by a former star Jodie Foster. In one word the movie can be described as "mediocre", in every aspect.
Still watchable, though, IF you are a big fan of Clooney or Roberts. Still, by the end of the movie I seriously considered leaving. Persevered though.… Expand

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4

kuehnauJun 2, 2016

Interesting concept, fairly well executed, unfortunately the ending is rather unsatisfying. Money Monster reveals the major plot point and mystery even before the film ends.

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6

LeZeeSep 9, 2016

What if the experts are wrong! And how it affects the common man!

Jodie Foster did wonderfully as a captain of the ship. She could have acted in it, instead concentrate only on the direction, so that opportunity went to Julia Robers. WithWhat if the experts are wrong! And how it affects the common man!

Jodie Foster did wonderfully as a captain of the ship. She could have acted in it, instead concentrate only on the direction, so that opportunity went to Julia Robers. With George Clooney onboard for one of the main roles, this was one of the best team to work together, as well the film was very enjoyable. So better than what I thought of it and I feel I should have given a better rating. But one thing is for sure that it was made for the people to have a good time, not for the critics morons.

A real time narration, takes place in one normal morning is a newsroom studio where the financial expert Lee Gates, going to give his advice to the investor where to put their money. But the show suddenly got hit by an intruder when he takes the host as a hostage. He demands some answers from him regarding what he'd said a week ago in the same show, which led him to lose all his money. With this kind of complication how its going to conclude was nicely told with some edgy scenes towards the end.

Both, Clooney and Julia was good, but it was Jack O'Connell who hand upper hand. He has done some great films lately and now this, I hope he continues his good work. It was inspired by the real glitch that saw in the stock market, but altered to suit the cinematic, especially turning it into a crime-thriller with some powerful characters to deal such an interesting situation made big differences in its success.

The writing was good, because, it was kind of realistic like what a common man do and his intentions are when he can't understand the terms the experts speak or give the reason for the loss. So there are some pauses like 'what next' kind of stuffs that intentionally did. Despite a serious thriller, there are some funs. Whom you're going to cheer is up to you, but it keeps your head up all the time with its fine pace and developments. This is not the best among you find from this year, but surely a good watch if your purpose is entertainment or timepass,

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6

sanyrubDec 29, 2016

It starts as a weak try at showing a different side of the despicable business world by using a tv program as a way of doing something "different". Like I said, it feels weak. However, as the film progresses, it gaigns some heart to it andIt starts as a weak try at showing a different side of the despicable business world by using a tv program as a way of doing something "different". Like I said, it feels weak. However, as the film progresses, it gaigns some heart to it and the performances, especially from Julia Roberts, become fuller. It is not a fantastic film, but its short run-time helps to make it enjoyable enough and even develop some attachment to the characters. Recommendable.… Expand

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6

Voodoo123Jan 2, 2022

Money monster is a tense thriller with a comedic tone following the larger than life terrorist threat on national tv that goes too far. Gripping to watch but ultimately lacking the richer substance found in better examples of the genre.

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6

MadMaxFuryRoadAug 3, 2016

Money Monster was really suspenseful but it wasn't that great either. George Clooney kinda looked like he didn't want this role and the film had a twist, which I thought wasn't that great. The plot was kinda confusing and I thought it wasMoney Monster was really suspenseful but it wasn't that great either. George Clooney kinda looked like he didn't want this role and the film had a twist, which I thought wasn't that great. The plot was kinda confusing and I thought it was boring and it was disappointing. (55/100)… Expand

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5

badgerryan19May 19, 2017

This was surprisingly a decent movie. Overall strong acting and it was very intense and it definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time. But it did kinda feel a little bit like a TV movie aside from the actors in it.

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6

CineAutoctonoJun 6, 2016

"Money Monster" was a good but not as interesting as expected , also is very vulgar, but the cast was a very strong and very good point movie. George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Jack O'Connell went very well.

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4

Phil32Jun 25, 2016

I guess when they rate it R they can use the most filthiest language that they can think of. The movie could be so much better without it. It got so bad I almost walked out of it.

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5

TaborJul 26, 2016

"Money Monster" is a very complex (maybe too much), extreme way of looking at Civilians losing it all on wall street investments. It is very fast-paced and gripping when you watch it but, it does not sit well. My respect and liking of the"Money Monster" is a very complex (maybe too much), extreme way of looking at Civilians losing it all on wall street investments. It is very fast-paced and gripping when you watch it but, it does not sit well. My respect and liking of the movie gradually went down to almost extreme dislike. At the end, "Monster" just turns out to be a John Doe thriller with algorithms.… Expand

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6

JyroJyroAug 25, 2017

A strong cast is wasted on this somewhat forgettable endeavour. With a pretty straightforward plot, the film manages to somehow straddle a near impossible line between serious comedy and carefree thriller.

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6

CarFan1999Aug 12, 2016

As a pure hostage thriller, Money Monster succeeds. Every minute is tense and keeps your eyes glued to the screen. George Clooney and Julia Roberts both provide great performances and the ending is rather unique. However, this film also triesAs a pure hostage thriller, Money Monster succeeds. Every minute is tense and keeps your eyes glued to the screen. George Clooney and Julia Roberts both provide great performances and the ending is rather unique. However, this film also tries to say something about Wall Street and the media. Rather, Wall Street is bad, corrupt, and full of greedy people. The Media is cynical and only cares about making news flashy, rather than properly reporting it. Also, that the American people are being ripped off by the corporate system. This is where the film falters. Instead of taking a strong stance on these issues, the film handles all of this more or less as satire and the topics themselves are oversimplified. For example, instead of explaining how Wall Street works, the movie simplifies it to "it's bad and full of greed". Nonetheless, as a pure simple and, although forgettable thriller, Money Monster works pretty well.… Expand

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5

BroyaxJan 20, 2019

Comme son titre l'indique, c'est encore un film sur le krach de 2008 et ses conséquences sur les **** épargnants, ceux qui voulaient gratter encore un peu plus, ceux qui ont joué à la bourse-casino et qui ont perdu... toutes leurs précieusesComme son titre l'indique, c'est encore un film sur le krach de 2008 et ses conséquences sur les **** épargnants, ceux qui voulaient gratter encore un peu plus, ceux qui ont joué à la bourse-casino et qui ont perdu... toutes leurs précieuses économies.

Oui, c'est révoltant mais quelque part, comme le dit si bien la femme de l'imbécile, il faut vraiment être con, très con pour placer ses 60 000 dollars dans ces maudites actions à la godille... Ainsi à cet égard, le film épingle quelques vérités et surtout du bon sens... Cependant, il joue un peu sur plusieurs tableaux à la fois plaire à tout le monde...

Le preneur d'otages est largement dédouané par exemple de son acte terroriste et passe pour une victime alors que le patron magouilleur (certes, du classique...) pointe encore une fois la bêtise des épargnants dont la cupidité est sans limite (des rendements à 18%, putain !) car quand "tout va bien", on fanfaronne et le "système" est parfait ! Bien sûr, tout cela est discutable et sans doute digne d'être discuté mais pas mal de couacs mettent d'autre part à mal la crédibilité de cette prise d'otages, comme Clooney qui devient copain comme cochon avec le terroriste ou bien la mise au jour d'un complot faramineux en moins de 20 mn chrono... ben voyons et la marmotte, elle fait quoi pendant ce temps...

Clooney quant à lui s'agite beaucoup mais n'est pas convaincant pour autant ; heureusement Roberts relève sensiblement le niveau. Un niveau très relevé pour la réalisation de Jodie Foster, décidément et agréablement efficace en tout cas. En dehors de ses considérations de justice sociale bien entendu, la prise d'otages est très bien menée.

Le film est donc plaisant mais en même temps souvent énervant dans ses raccourcis invraisemblables et une façon d'arrondir les angles sans véritablement prendre position, histoire de bouffer à tous les râteliers. Ce qui ne contentera personne en définitive.… Expand

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5

geewahJan 29, 2021

The premise for the movie is actually quite a good one, and it starts promisingly enough. Then in the 2nd half this movie falls off a cliff.
Disappointing effort.

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