Even Better Than I Dreamt

Rating: 8/10 (15 May 2006)

I had heard good things about this movie. It was recommended by people I respect. It covers a topic I care deeply about (the Red Scare). It stars, is written by and is directed by George Clooney. So it had to be good. But it was better than good - it was beautiful.
The film is a retelling of the 1950s from the perspective of Edward R. Murrow and his news crew, focusing on their crusade against Senator Joseph McCarthy (who lived less than 20 minutes from where I sit right now) and the persecution of alleged communists. Not to give anything away, but they won. And investigative journalism as we know it today was born (although I'd argue it is a shadow of what it used to be).
The actors were all great and blended into their roles well. The actor who played Murrow (who sadly is unknown to me) was amazing. I can't really say how accurate the movie was because I didn't live in the 1950s, but I never doubted for a second that this was what went down on those fateful days.
I recommend this film to anyone who likes history, politics or just a good film about the little guy against the big man. Or, anyone who likes Kent cigarettes (the scene with the cigarette ad is pretty amusing). Check it out! Though you don't have to take my word for it.