utkukalkanci I did not understand why the ratings were so low. I think it was a very nice movie.

Reno Rangan Loosely based on the real. It's both a treasure hunt film, and a wall street tale. The great mix of two made it a fine film. Wall street based films always fascinates the grown-ups. So do this film. Matthew McConaughey playing in one of two main role, I thought it should have been called 'Fool's Gold 2'. You will know why I said that once you watch it, or maybe you know it already. But the end twist was something different, changed everything.The man who inherited the family business of mining, is now in the crisis of losing everything. His final move is to join the hand with another man struggling as same as he is. They both pull off successfully the initial hiccup. And after a long struggle, seems they had hit a bullseye. The lives have changed forever or is it! Another trouble follows them, following, the story reaches the end with a twist.At first, I thought it was like in the line of 'There Will Be Blood'. As the narration progresses, the gear changed between the two worlds. One being in the US and then in Indonesian Jungle. I thought the end should have been little more detail, but it still worked fine.An underrated film for sure. If it was a DiCaprio film, it would have been highly praised.Actually, I liked it. Well written screenplay and performances. Matthew McConaughey was awesome. We talk about actor like Johnny Depp for playing roles in awesome costumes, but this guy turned the roles to reality. It's either 'Dallas Buyer's Club' or this or any others. He deserves well respect more the big names right now. Thousand times better than accidental actor, DiCaprio.Edgar Ramirez was also good. Bryce Dallas Howard had an important role as well. Overall, This is one of the films not to miss from the 2016 calender. It could have been a box office bomb, but definitely will be recognised as the time pass by. I would surely suggest it to anybody.8/10

Martha Rogus GoldWritten by Patrick Massett and John ZinmanWith Matthew McConaughey as Kenny Wells, Edgar Ramirez as Michael Acosta, and Bryce Dallas Howard as Wells' girlfriend, Kay Directed by Stephen GaghanThe movie Gold surprised me with good acting, a great story, and stunning scenery. The 2 hours flew by as the story, based on real events, takes us to Indonesia to look for a gold mine. The events come to life on the screen, real and authentic – from fighting malaria and mud, to the deals made in the high-rise offices of Manhattan's suited investors. McConaughey especially surprised me with his Woody Harrelson-look as a disheveled alcoholic and gold mining addict. I waited for his transformation to heart-throb, and it came in different ways. McConaughey's fake tooth, greasy hair, potbelly, and unshaven face destroy my lady's man image, remnants of the J-lo movies. But it shows his professionalism as an actor. In Gold, McConaughey is a man's man and becomes Kenny Wells, friend to Mike Acostas – a mining geologist. These characters clash in both looks and goals throughout the movie. The acting is so well performed that you feel the characters' elation when they find gold, sadness when the money is gone, and the frustration of not reaching their dreams. The end makes sense. I give it 8 out of 10: 3 for the story, 3 for the acting, and 2 for the setting and scenery.We watched on Netflix.

SnoopyStyle Inspired by the Bre-X scandal, it's 1988 Reno. Hard drinking Kenny Wells (Matthew McConaughey) and girlfriend Kay (Bryce Dallas Howard) are struggling. He's a lifelong wildcat prospector working for his respected father until his sudden death. With nothing left in business, he goes to Indonesia and connects with geologist Michael Acosta (Édgar Ramírez) who has a revolutionary theory. They head into the jungle and become gold mining legends.I do remember Bre-X. Some of it came back to me along with the movie. I remember one of the reporters telling the story of a souvenir core sample. They handed out samples to reporters and investors. As the scandal broke, they went back to test those samples. I think there is a missing character. It needs an investigative reporter who uncovers the scandal. Kenny and Kay's breakup seems abrupt. The second half seems a bit rushed although the two hour running time probably forced some cutting. McConaughey may be trying too hard shooting for an award. There is a compelling character story here if not fully realized as a thriller.