Only a few years ago, the pairing of Clooney and Roberts would amount to a major event movie, but even though those days have passed, Money Monster is a very strong vehicle for two absolute professionals giving excellent performances. Here, the added bonus is another powerful and magnetic turn by Jack O'Connell to add to his ever-expanding CV, giving this relatively straightforward hostage thriller genuine tension and bite. The big issues - high finance and the power of the media - are raised thoughtfully rather than hurled forcefully: watching Roberts 'direct' the TV studio hostage situation is one example. As human fragilities are explored and exposed to good effect, Money Monster is a strong, thoughtful and tense thriller that is hardly the most original premise but is delivered most effectively.
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