All the money in the world

Who do you want to gaga about, Ridley, Christopher or Michelle?

At 74, Clint Eastwood, in reverence of Sidney Lumet, 80, at that point of time, felt he was like a child. It is pertinent to note that Eastwood reinvented himself at 62, in 1992, with Unforgiven. After directing the soulful and scintillating "Sully" at 86, at the ripe young age of '88', he is all set to release, "The 15:17 to Paris", next month. The child seems to continue its work with unabated enthusiasm. 

Ridley Scott, 80, another child of the lord, criss crosses across genres, from a historical to science fiction to  horror to  drama all in successive years with extraordinary ease. With some time available on hand, he also dons the mantle of Executive Producer for "Blade Runner 2049'.

It is interesting to note that in " All the money in the world", the movie had been completed with Kevin Spacey as Paul Getty. On November 8, they decide to reshoot and then another 'child', Christopher Plummer(88) shoots between November 20 and November 29, and the movie gets released on Dec 18/Dec 25. The decisiveness and the ability to execute, is truly inspirational!!!!

Amidst all this action, Ridley has time to get married at the age of 78!!!. Ridley you must be truly gutsy!!!!

Much as I adore, Kevin Spacey, Christopher Plummer as Getty, unquestionably, is the better choice for the role. His swagger with his sagging skin, brooding eyes,, the greed and monstrosity, and despite the air of  perceived invincibility, a streak of vulnerability, seems like Plummer was always born for this role. Remember Plummer nonchalantly ripping of the Nazi flag in 'Sound of Music' with a smirk on his face!!!. I was right about Mark Rylance in Bridges of the Spies, I have a strong feeling the Plummer may just walk away with best supporting actor this year.

I had goose bumps watching Michelle Williams. I wish I knew how to hoot. I would have let a  few let loose today at the hall..The writing is so respectful to the women, the mother, and the emotional strength that a women can alone bring to the fore. When Valiance rules over vulnerability, the spirit of a (wo)mankind, prevails!!! 

Meryl, you have worthy adversary, at the Oscars this year!!!