Money Monster

If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Money Monster is available on Crave Amazon Channel right now. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. George Clooney sets the tone, and the ensemble matches it scene for scene. Start it on Crave Amazon Channel whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Money Monster earns its spot. The plotting in Money Monster is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. Financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor takes over their studio. George Clooney and Julia Roberts lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2016. What makes Money Monster hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Money Monster. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. George Clooney's performance is the kind that shows up on best-of lists years later. If you have been looking for something to fill the gap left by a recently finished story, this is a reliable answer.