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Money Monster

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2016 1080p 1h 38m 0

In the intense thriller Money Monster, financial TV host Lee Gates and his long-time producer Patty find themselves caught in a life-threatening situation when an enraged investor storms into their broadcast studio. Gates, a charismatic but often arrogant TV personality, is known for offering stock tips and high-stakes investment advice on his popular show. However, his self-assured demeanor is tested when he becomes the target of a vengeful investor who feels betrayed by the financial advice he received.

The investor, Kyle Budwell, is a former employee who has lost everything after trusting Gates' predictions on a stock that crashed, leaving him financially ruined. Desperate and angry, Kyle takes Gates and Patty hostage live on air, holding them at gunpoint as he demands answers and a public apology. The situation rapidly escalates as the tension builds inside the studio, with the world watching via live broadcast.

As the standoff unfolds, Patty, who is skilled at managing high-pressure situations, attempts to de-escalate the conflict while keeping Kyle calm. Meanwhile, Gates, who initially tries to use his usual bravado to control the situation, begins to realize the gravity of the situation and must confront his own role in the financial disaster. The pressure on Gates intensifies as his team works behind the scenes to uncover the truth about the stock's collapse.

Money Monster explores themes of corporate greed, the human cost of financial decisions, and the relationship between media personalities and their audiences. Through Gates' transformation from a confident and self-centered TV host to a man forced to confront the consequences of his actions, the film dives deep into the often blurry line between entertainment and responsibility. The hostage crisis serves as a catalyst for exposing the shady dealings behind the scenes of the financial world, with the characters ultimately learning that the system they promote is not as foolproof as it seems.

As the stakes grow higher, the lines between victim and villain blur, leaving both the characters and the audience to question what is truly at risk when lives and livelihoods are on the line.

Director: Dianne Dreyer, Jodie Foster, John Silvestri, Joseph P. Reidy

Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Cast: Aaron Yoo, Anthony DeSando, Bobby Kruger, Brian Edwards, Bryan Burton, Caitríona Balfe, Carsey Walker Jr., Cenk Uygur, Chad Jennings, Charity Bailey, Charlie Thurston, Chris Bauer

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