 | A wonderful portrayal of character and the ethics of doing the right thing. A love story, a comedy, a morality play. Three outstanding performances from Holly Hunter as Jane Craig the slightly neurotic but brilliant tv producer, William Hurt as Tom Grunick the flashy, up & coming news anchor and Albert Brooks (who steals the show) as Aaron Altman the acerbic but lovable writer-reporter.
This study of friendship, ambition, unrequited love, misaligned values and finally, courage, is timeless and magnificiently portrayed by writer/director James L Brooks (As Good as It Gets).
Filled with sharp, intelligent humour, warmth and ethical muscle, the film can and should be watched again and again.
Pair this up with Network for a killer one-two punch about journalistic integrity
Highest recommendation.
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