‘All The Money In The World’ Trailer: Everything Has A Price

It’s a message that gets lost at this time of year, but the old saying goes that money doesn’t buy happiness. That’s true, but it can provide comfort and stability, and for some folks like the insanely wealthy John Paul Getty Sr., stacking dollars becomes a cold-blooded obsession. That’s the engine that drives Ridley Scott‘s “All The Money In The World.”

Much of the press surrounding the movie has centered on the director’s last-minute decision swap in Christopher Plummer for Kevin Spacey, and still get the thriller out on schedule. It’s undeniably a terrific feat, and Plummer is great in the role. Hopefully, Michelle Williams‘ work doesn’t get lost in the talk, because she’s the lead of the movie playing the mother of John Paul Getty Jr. who fights to rescue her son, while her father-in-law callously refuses to spend a dime of his own money to pay the ransom on the child’s life. Here’s the official synopsis:

“All The Money In The World” follows the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III (Charlie Plummer) and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother Gail (Michelle Williams) to convince his billionaire grandfather (Christopher Plummer) to pay the ransom. When Getty Sr. refuses, Gail attempts to sway him as her son’s captors become increasingly volatile and brutal. With her son’s life in the balance, Gail and Getty’s advisor (Mark Wahlberg) become unlikely allies in the race against time that ultimately reveals the true and lasting value of love over money.

The film is inspired by historical events. Some scenes, characters, and dialogue have been fictionalized for dramatic purposes.

That last line is worth keeping in mind given some of the credulity-straining third act developments in the film. Co-starring Mark Wahlberg and Romain Duris, “All The Money In The World” opens on Christmas Day.