The clock on the awards season is winding down and there are only a few more movies left to get into the race. There’s Paul Thomas Anderson‘s “Phantom Thread,” Steven Spielberg‘s “The Post,” and Ridley Scott‘s “All The Money In The World.” The latter is getting ready to shine.
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AFI Fest has selected the drama to close the proceedings on November 16th. The thriller was turned around ridiculously fast, shooting over the summer, and now gearing up for its world premiere in less than four weeks. He may be 79 years old, but Scott moves quickly. The film tells the true story of the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III, and brings together an all star ensemble including Michelle Williams, Kevin Spacey, Mark Wahlberg, Romain Duris, Charlie Plummer and Timothy Hutton. 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 (Kevin Spacey) 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.
“All The Money In The World” opens on December 8th. AFI Fest runs from November 9-16.