I heard that this was supposed to be good, so I checked it out. It was a very good movie but not as good as I had hoped.
Holly Hunter gives it her all but I think that it lacked a certain savage attack on its ultimate target, the media. It's like, the director, Michael Ritchie, didn't like to portray the media in an unfair light. Remember, this is where he makes his living, ultimately.
The movie is more an attack aimed at the people who wanna attack the media for coloring their appearances. Even the seemingly good woman, Holly Hunter's nemesis, is not beyond the shallowness of looking good. Her request to the newsman who tries to get her to talk is downright hilarious. Watch for that final shot also which tells you everything about her character.
So, good effort, nice performances, but I was a little disappointed with the satirical bite.
Holly Hunter gives it her all but I think that it lacked a certain savage attack on its ultimate target, the media. It's like, the director, Michael Ritchie, didn't like to portray the media in an unfair light. Remember, this is where he makes his living, ultimately.
The movie is more an attack aimed at the people who wanna attack the media for coloring their appearances. Even the seemingly good woman, Holly Hunter's nemesis, is not beyond the shallowness of looking good. Her request to the newsman who tries to get her to talk is downright hilarious. Watch for that final shot also which tells you everything about her character.
So, good effort, nice performances, but I was a little disappointed with the satirical bite.