Mountainhead Review: How Billionaires Impact Society

amid global collapse. And Carell beautifully characterizes a man who is on the downswing and desperately wants to remain relevant. The four have a surface sameness, but their differences are brilliantly articulated.

Armstrong has a very specific directing style, and you can see that in Mountainhead. His use of hand-held camera shots brings you right into the middle of their conversations, leaving you feeling deeply uncomfortable at being so close to this kind of hatred masked as friendship. Using four comedians for this amplifies the comic aspects that are always present in his work, without this movie being a full-on comedy.

The role of billionaires on the global stage has become far more topical recently, with the world’s richest man wielding political power here in the United States. Mountainhead does an excellent job of reminding us that these are still just insecure men who don’t know how to start a fire.

Overall, I would give Mountainhead a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The performances are top-notch, and the storyline is engaging and thought-provoking. Armstrong’s knack for bringing out the complexities of human relationships and power dynamics is evident throughout this film, making it a must-watch on HBO Max. Check it out and see for yourself!