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Gold

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41% Tomatometer 186 Reviews 46% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
Kenny Wells, a prospector desperate for a lucky break, teams up with a similarly eager geologist and sets off on an amazing journey to find gold in the uncharted jungle of Indonesia. Getting the gold was hard but keeping it is even more difficult, sparking an adventure through the most powerful boardrooms of Wall Street.
Gold

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Critics Consensus

Gold boasts an impressively committed performance from Matthew McConaughey, but it's just one glittering nugget in an otherwise uneven heap of cinematic silt.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader Mar 26, 2020
[Matthew McConaughey's] scenes in the jungle with dashing geologist Edgar Ramírez are much duller than those in the movie's latter half. Go to Full Review
Michael Sragow Film Comment Magazine Mar 8, 2018
Gaghan never catches you up in Wells's gold-fever dream, so the movie, like his plan, falls apart. His attempt to impose a mock-heroic template on the material, doesn't fit. Go to Full Review
Gary M. Kramer Salon.com Mar 3, 2017
Despite McConaughey's commitment to the role, his Kenny is more pathetic than sympathetic, which makes caring about him for two hours a difficult task. Go to Full Review
Matt Neglia Next Best Picture Jun 24, 2022
3/10
A movie that is completely hollow and only saved by Matthew McConaughey's committed performance. Go to Full Review
Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Apr 5, 2022
1.5/4
It's a dark comedy, a satire of capitalism gone wrong, a critique of corporate greed, and a human drama about a loser who thought he finally made it big. And moreover, the film does none of these modes well. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Aug 17, 2021
1.5/4
The maxim states that all that glitters is not gold, and that's certainly true. In the case of Gold, it's more like a shattered disco ball, promising dazzlement but delivering only a few fleeting glints of illumination. Go to Full Review
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Ron G Apr 13, 2019 I can't believe this is a true story. I found it to be fascinating actually. At one point I didn't even know what was happening anymore because it was such a twist. The storyline was great, although sometimes a bit slow. All the actors were amazing but I guess I had higher hopes for this movie knowing which actors were in it. The movie itself just missed something. Matthew McConaughey and Edgar Ramirez were amazing. Matthew McConaughey looked so different in this film, totally getting into his character. I love that. I recommend you to watch Gold, but do not expect the greatest movie ever. See more
George S Apr 8, 2019 Matthew McConaughey is one of the best actors in Hollywood, and in this film he does not disappoint. The story about a mediocre man who earns a lot of fast money, and gets caught up in the ruthless world of big business is similar to the one in The Wolf of Wall Street. It shows that they wanted to take advantage of the popularity of this movie and do something similar See more
Hagrid S Mar 8, 2019 The movie presents a worthwhile and interesting storyline, but is ruined by the gold standard of disturbing mental imagery. A fat, sweaty, middle-aged McConoughey is horrifying enough, but seeing him splayed out on a flower covered bed, in his undies, is beyond the pale of decency. See more
Leia P Feb 16, 2019 What makes this distinct from other financially challenging pursuits that were told through the usual cinematic treatment is, amongst the nice ensemble, the lead charisma being relied on to hold the story's engagement as well definition to solidify the worthy viewing. The direction for the story and the rest in this particularity has little effect to blandly impress till the climax pointed out an arguable moral stance that was built up and nicely delivered by McConaughey to cap off his genuinely impressive performing commitment in fulfilling the role with some sort of justice. (B-) (Full review TBD) See more
George W Feb 12, 2019 Matthew McConaughey's performance is excellent; no surprise. What is a surprise is how long this movie drags on and how empty I felt after seeing it. I feel as though I got nothing out of this movie. The main characters come off as lovable within the first moments of this film, but quickly become uninteresting and people I do not want to root for. Feels like a half-ass Wolf of Wall Street copycat attempt. See more
Jan 19, 2019 I found the movie entertaining and fun to watch. McConaughey and Ramirez makes for a perfect acting duo, and they seemed to get along really well while shooting the movie, which reflects greatly on the movie. See more
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Movie Info

Synopsis Kenny Wells, a prospector desperate for a lucky break, teams up with a similarly eager geologist and sets off on an amazing journey to find gold in the uncharted jungle of Indonesia. Getting the gold was hard but keeping it is even more difficult, sparking an adventure through the most powerful boardrooms of Wall Street.
Director
Stephen Gaghan
Producer
Teddy Schwarzman, Michael Nozik, Patrick Massett, John Zinman, Matthew McConaughey
Screenwriter
Patrick Massett, John Zinman
Distributor
Weinstein Co.
Production Co
Living Films, Black Bear Pictures, Hwy 61 Films
Rating
R (Some Sexuality/Nudity|Language Throughout)
Genre
Drama, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 27, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 20, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$7.2M
Runtime
2h 0m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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