Getty is a miser, so it is not an exaggeration to say that he is. He didn't want to spend a penny to redeem his grandson, even after the grandson was kidnapped, he refused to see the child's mother, but during this period, he would still be willing to spend millions to buy a well-known oil painting. This is Getty, who lacks trust in people. He only spends his money and energy on buying art, because these things do not protect him and betray him. But the film didn't portray him as a villain, but instead allowed him to say a lot of dialogues that are quite classic and easy to resonate. For example, he said: "It's not difficult to get rich. The hard part is how to be a rich man." Even ordinary people like us can understand that being a billionaire must have a lot of difficulties, because everyone is thinking about your money. If we change to us, I'm afraid the trust in people will be very low, even with relatives.
Christopher Plummer’s performance is very natural. Unlike Kevin Spacey’s sharpness and indifference, he hardly exerted much effort, but showed a kind of contempt and disdain for things around him, which made people feel disdainful. Effortless but convincing. Although we may have never seen Getty himself, Christophe’s interpretation really meets our expectations of such a rich man. But personally, he seems to be much gentler than Kevin Spacey's version, not so aggressive (I was fortunate enough to see some passages in Kevin's version because of an interview).
The film gave us a better understanding of the rich man’s life through various reactions after his grandson was kidnapped. At the same time, the child’s mother had to bargain with the old man while dealing with the kidnappers, and suffered various stimuli. Michelle Williams demonstrated the strength of this role, allowing the audience to see that she is not a woman who pursues wealth. With her talent and courage, she has repeatedly fought Getty, which is very admirable. It's just that the understanding of this person is actually only through limited information, and it is difficult to say whether all of them are in line with the facts. After all, the film is made up.
The role of Mark Wahlberg has the most negotiations with the old Getty, and there is a scene where the two are facing each other and it is very exciting. But the most impressive person in this film may be an Italian kidnapper. In the process of getting along with his kidnapped grandson Paul, he gradually developed a father-son compassion. The movie dramatizes this role and portrays it as an unsung hero, but he is more humane than the Getty family and is a character full of surprises.
The plot from the kidnapping to the release is very exciting. There is almost no opportunity to breathe. It is full of surprises and turns. Moreover, the media and paparazzi in it are made quite scary, almost adding a horror element. I believe that whether you treat it as a biopic or Suspense films will never be disappointed.
In addition, this film tells us that Getty died without having a chance to move after he built a mansion in Malibu. But his various treasures are currently displayed in this mansion. Those who have the opportunity to come to Los Angeles can visit Getty Villa, which is much more beautiful than Getty Museum
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