All the Money in the World English film review - Superb editing, commendable direction

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Based on true events - of the ransom kidnapping of the grandson of the world's richest man, back in the seventies - this is a mystery drama that explores the frugal nature of J Paul Getty, his eccentricity and his attachment towards material possessions than human relations. A shrewd businessman, his biased love towards this particular victim, his favourite grandson, is the primary focus of the film, while also depicting a mother's deep-rooted emotions towards her son, and her constant plea towards her ex-father-in-law, who is her only hope in getting her son back from the Italian mafia (the kidnappers).

Director Ridley Scott is 80! And that is very inspiring to see a man follow his passion even at this age.

What more, he directed the film to his satisfaction with Kevin Spacey and even appreciated his acting, but in last year, Spacey was accused of having made sexual advances on a 14-year old boy back in '86, and the renowned filmmaker was really disappointed that he never heard from Spacey himself and also had to avoid any controversy, just before the film's release. Now, most filmmakers would have run helter-skelter, but Scott instead reshot Spacey's role with aplomb, replacing him with Christopher Plummer, also an octagenarian (he is 88!)

Critically acclaimed actor Michelle Williams is brilliant as Paul's mother and is easily the star of the film, in my opinion.

Mark Wahlberg plays his role well, too, and supports Getty and the estranged mother as peace-maker with the organized gang that has Paul.

A special mention to Claire Simpson's editing, for she has done a commendable job, especially in knitting in the reshot Plummer sequences for the final cut of the film.

My verdict: 3.5 out of 5.