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‘Mountainhead’ Exposes Dark Wealth of Tech Moguls

5/24/2025

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Jesse Armstrong's "Mountainhead," debuting on HBO, delves into the dark side of wealth as it follows four tech moguls in a lavish Utah estate. With its biting dialogue and compelling performances, the film critiques the absurdity of the ultra-rich amid global turmoil, yet it ultimately falls short of the dramatic brilliance found in "Succession."

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Story summary

Jesse Armstrong's "Mountainhead," debuting on HBO, delves into the dark side of wealth as it follows four tech moguls in a lavish Utah estate. With its biting dialogue and compelling performances, the film critiques the absurdity of the ultra-rich amid global turmoil, yet it ultimately falls short of the dramatic brilliance found in "Succession."