Quick Movie Reviews
Rating of
4/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 06/06/2019
James L. Brooks cuts back on the sentimentality that was overabundant in his previous film "Terms of Endearment," but keeps the humanity, humor, and heart.
Rating of
2.5/4
Indyfreak - wrote on 01/03/2016
An interesting if overly long bit of satire and sincerity woven together as James L. Brooks balances out the personal lives of three TV journalists and their professional interactions. William Hurt is the good looking rookie, Albert Brooks is the seasoned pro who's awkward with the ladies, and Holly Hunter is the tough-as-nails gal who cries on a daily basis. All three and their colleagues have shades of gray to their characters so no one is wholly good or completely bad. There's some good moments and an underlying bitterness towards the news industry that gives the comedy an edgier touch. I liked watching it but did feel like it was longer than it should have been.
Rating of
3.5/4
Unknown - wrote on 12/30/2011
The relationships and personalities of the three main players are refreshingly un-cliche and provide some slyly funny moments. It's a rom-com story that is genuine in it's characters and humor. The film also shares an interesting look in the behind-the-scenes aspect of television news. Very well written and acted.
Rating of
3/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 12/29/2011
The recreated news backdrop serves only as a setting for a much more interesting love triangle, told with charm and comic timing by a trio of believable and engrossing performances. The script itself is razor-sharp and responsible for a number of memorable one-liners. This is the best type of comedy - a film that pulls its humor organically and doesn't abandon its themes or characters.
