Money Monster

Um thriller com uma boa ideia, mas com um impulso dramático fraco. A conclusão emocional é impressionante, mas tudo antes não é tão envolvente e dinâmico como em Resgate de Howard, nem tão bem planeado como em Infiltrado de Lee. E é apenas tão fácil de esquecer como Cidade Louca de Gavras. Estou surpreendido por valer a pena produzir para o ambicioso Clooney. Talvez estivesse a contar com o maior empenho pessoal (e talento) da senhora diretora. (09/08/2016)

I contemplated why I shouldn’t give this movie five stars. It may give you the feeling of being seen a hundred times but if it keeps you in suspense for almost the whole movie, it is proof of quality. I would certainly also praise the premise, which appeared to be another one of the hyper-modern techno thrillers from the world of money initially only for it to become a completely simple and straightforward suspenseful movie that reminded me for the full one hour and a half of Phone Booth by Joel Schumacher. But it reminded me of it only because I couldn’t tear myself away from the TV. And if that’s the case, what other thriller deserves a better rating than this one? (24/12/2016)

I guess it's on the level of Mad City – nothing too original or surprising, but a well-acted and seamlessly shot film with a good concept. George Clooney and Julia Roberts are one of those dream acting duos and would draw attention to practically anything, so it's a good thing they don't waste their star potential. As for the script, I liked that everything took place in real time and I enjoyed all the black humor and satirical quips. (24/03/2019)

Certainly less memorable than the similarly staged Phone Booth or the smart Inside Man. Jodie Foster does has experience with the material, the running time is short, so they produce and coax a fast pace and dynamic editing, but it needs more twists and adrenaline moments, which are basically taken care of only by a guy with a gun. A thematically interesting and certainly serious-looking affair with a solid narrative value that could be even spicier and have a more distinctive signature. (28/08/2016)

It seemed to me that I already saw something like this somewhere else and made better. A fine idea, but more work was need on the screenplay and it lacks an emotional climax. The kidnapper is unpleasant and O'Connell doesn’t have enough charisma to make up for the flatness of his character and his imperfect intentions. Clooney isn’t cast well even though he gives a decent performance, I could maybe imagine Downey in the role. Dominic West just turned up to pick up his wages, which is a shame. Foster isn’t good at drama and several times she spoils a perfectly good subplot which could have engaged the viewer. I liked the overall message, the realistic consequence of a cliché situations and the well illustrated corporate structure, but it had much more potential. (20/08/2016)