Based on 76 votes and 24 reviews.
fast paced. interesting, teeth clenching
Wait for Spacey on DVD, it could be so much more satisfying, good movie .
Christopher Plummer was terrific as Getty, however Michelle Williams' acting lacked a depth of character. Same for Mark Walberg who is usually great. Had there been different actors matched to portray the characters, this movie would have been riveting.
Very suspenseful even knowing the outcome. A nail biter.
Christopher Plummer, who recently turned 88, is brilliant as Getty. He was a last minute stand-in for Kevin Spacey, and a far better choice. Industrialist, J. Paul Getty was the epitome of avarice and acquisition - more, more, MORE!! And he was notoriously frugal. Plummer captures all of this, but humans aren't cartoon characters, and we see, at times, a Getty who is uncertain, and even loving. Romain Duris was good as Kidnapper #1. Michelle Williams was ordinary as Getty's daughter-in-law, and Charlie Plummer was unimpressive as the kidnapped grandson. Markie Mark was credible as "security guy." It's a good film, well worth seeing...............84/100
Good Movie i enjoyed it
Christopher Plummer is fantastic, the camera, music, and the whole story - very well presented. Love it!
I really enjoyed the movie. Christopher Plummer was great, Michelle Williams less so, in my opinion.
It is very rare that I walk out of a movie. This was very bad. Spacey was lucky to get edited out.
Funny that the other people reviewing this movie liked Michelle Williams' performance - I couldn't stand it! Usually I'm a fan of hers, but her reaction to everything either seemed over acted or not natural (I would say the sound of your sons voice would bring you to tears or make you talk in a panic) I DID think however that Christopher plumber was a way way way better person to play the role rather than K Spacey. It also shocked me how many scenes the had to reshoot with Plumber- like over half the movie! I hope they release K Spacey's performance on a dvd extended version or something because I'd be so curious how different each scene turned out. Overall, very engaging movie! Would recommend.