Must See

Rating: 9/10 (31 October 2005)

So few in today's audience, know of Mc Carthy and what he did. This is a fair portrait of him and his adversary Edward R. Morrow. Much can be said of both.
More important is the quality of the direction and interplay of the actors, to get the feel of the times, a period piece of the first order. You are there, really there, to witness this epic story..Understated superbly by director Clooney, and realistically and believably acted by all. I would say, it wets the appetite for anyone wanting to know more of the McCartheism, Communism, and a courageous reporter Morrow..
Think of this..it is 2005, and here we have a film, someone has taken a chance on, in real black and white, on a real story, that relates today, as much as this afternoon's news.
It is true, the Senate hearings were not included as much as could be.But the story is really about Morrow and McCarthy.
These comments are so far down on the list, I doubt many will see them, but I believe another period piece, of a different tone and place, is its only equal. It too is so believable, that you believe you are witnessing the real thing..A rare occasion in film making. I am referring to October Sky.
If you have not seen either of these films, you are missing two great movies. I hope you see them both