It's beautiful, it's wonderful

May 2022-04-22 07:01:32

Looking at everyone's comments, the two extreme views are more serious. Most people "left-leaning" think that the old man is selfish and mean, and some "right-leaning" think that the old man is a big love, and money rules have nothing to do with emotions. As far as the plot of the movie itself is concerned, I don't think it is necessary to fight so fiercely (it's not a middle way, or it shows how smart I am, and it's not a blind capital worship), I still admire the old man very much. A person's wealth may exist by chance, but becoming the richest man in the world is not by chance, but by virtue of his wisdom, diligence and other good characters, as well as a strong heart. Everyone is born with their own mission, and everyone is born and means death one day. That being the case, it is impossible for anyone to be comprehensive in all aspects of life and work, because he must focus on his mission in a limited time. The old man was able to use his method to become the richest man in the society at that time, which was his greatest value embodiment. Likewise, he used his extremely confident mindset (the one that made him the richest man) to handle the kidnapping of his grandson, nothing wrong! We can criticize a person who does nothing on a moral level, but we are not qualified to criticize this old man.

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All the Money in the World quotes

  • Oswald Hinge: Ms. Getty, we offer you our sincerest condolences.

    Gail Harris: Well, you're very thoughtful.

    Oswald Hinge: Please, sit. Mr. Getty's death has created a bit of a crisis here. You see, the estate was structured as a charitable family trust.

    Gail Harris: Did he ever give any money to charity?

    Oswald Hinge: No. No.

    Gail Harris: The trust enabled Mr. Getty to build his fortune without paying taxes. There was just one catch. Under the rules of the trust, he couldn't actually spend the money.

    Gail Harris: What's the point of making all that money if you can't spend it?

    Oswald Hinge: Well, he couldn't spend it, but he could invest it.So, he invested it in things. Art. Antiques. Soon, he had a... A staggering amount of things.And a staggering amount of money. Now someone has to decide what to do with it all.

    Gail Harris: What do you want with me?

    Oswald Hinge: How do I put this... The king is dead. The throne is vacant. Your children are his heirs. Until they come of age,someone has to make the decisions. Which means, of course, someone has to take his place.

  • Gail Harris: Paul? Come say hello to Mr. Chace. Or goodbye. I'm not sure which.

    Fletcher Chace: He's gonna be trouble with the ladies.

    John Paul Getty III: I already am.

    Gail Harris: I do hope you'll stay on with us. I know you had other ambitions, but..

    Fletcher Chace: Guys like me don't get rich. We get sidetracked too easily.

    Gail Harris: Shame.

    Fletcher Chace: Not really.

    Gail Harris: I think of you as family.

    Fletcher Chace: Kind of you to say so, ma'am. Was a couple things around the grounds that I've been meaning to see to.

    Gail Harris: Yes, of course. Don't let me keep you.