This doesn't contain any spoiler - I just didn't want to be blacklisted for any reason on my very first review on IMDb! Went and saw the movie today. I like Russell Crowe but thought his character was a bit flat and unemotional, I guess that's him being a journalist. Funny he loathes them in real life, but there is a line in the movie where he tries to explain they are respectable.
Although there are several high profile actors/actresses in this movie I thought the acting was a bit flat (except Jason Bateman, he is a standout providing the only laughs) and stereotypical of the roles they were assigned, which lead to my predictions about the plot early on that turned out somewhat correct.
It does leave you guessing a bit until near the end, not very suspenseful though. I would not consider this a full on political thriller compared to Russell's Body of Lies and Proof of Life. None of the roles in this are Oscar worthy either.
It irks me when I see a movie that at the final critical moment a character that has been shown with a steady resolve in the movie - becomes unbelievable/cheesy and I find myself saying, "That would have NOT happened in real life, come on already". Obviously that happens in this movie, you'll know when you see it. Of course they save it until the end, they have your money now, don't they?
The movie is pretty easy to follow, not really a thinking person's movie but a bit messy in set design for a purpose. I like neat and tidy! All the offices are messy with paper everywhere, bit of a distraction through out. Trying to tell you - in this movie paper is required and virtuous! Stick around for the credits, the process is interesting though.
I have not seen the BBC series which I heard was in 6 parts, but thought this movie was okay. Sorry guys, no sex, not much swearing, I think Mrs Crowe (Danielle Spencer) and Mrs Affleck (Jen Garner) put their foot down, haha. But then again, the two guys aren't the sexiest, so no bother.
Concluding, I think it is for a DVD rental only. How much money have I saved you but, cost the film co.? Thank me when you are pressing pause to have a bathroom break. Cheers
Although there are several high profile actors/actresses in this movie I thought the acting was a bit flat (except Jason Bateman, he is a standout providing the only laughs) and stereotypical of the roles they were assigned, which lead to my predictions about the plot early on that turned out somewhat correct.
It does leave you guessing a bit until near the end, not very suspenseful though. I would not consider this a full on political thriller compared to Russell's Body of Lies and Proof of Life. None of the roles in this are Oscar worthy either.
It irks me when I see a movie that at the final critical moment a character that has been shown with a steady resolve in the movie - becomes unbelievable/cheesy and I find myself saying, "That would have NOT happened in real life, come on already". Obviously that happens in this movie, you'll know when you see it. Of course they save it until the end, they have your money now, don't they?
The movie is pretty easy to follow, not really a thinking person's movie but a bit messy in set design for a purpose. I like neat and tidy! All the offices are messy with paper everywhere, bit of a distraction through out. Trying to tell you - in this movie paper is required and virtuous! Stick around for the credits, the process is interesting though.
I have not seen the BBC series which I heard was in 6 parts, but thought this movie was okay. Sorry guys, no sex, not much swearing, I think Mrs Crowe (Danielle Spencer) and Mrs Affleck (Jen Garner) put their foot down, haha. But then again, the two guys aren't the sexiest, so no bother.
Concluding, I think it is for a DVD rental only. How much money have I saved you but, cost the film co.? Thank me when you are pressing pause to have a bathroom break. Cheers