Excellent and rewarding movie

Rating: 10/10 (3 February 2006)

I loved this movie, primarily because I loved listening to Edward R. Murrow's erudite news broadcasts. The man used complex sentences and big words. I sat there when the movie ended and thought to myself "when was the last time I heard an intelligent newscast"? Listening to him speak was just a treat. I also liked it that he allowed the listener to exercise their ability to understand and comprehend, instead of spelling everything out in the current "see spot run" fashion. Great writing in this movie. I also thought that the characterizations were excellent. I remember listening to and watching Mr. Murrow, and this was almost like a flashback. The camaraderie between Fred Friendly and Mr. Murrow was well done, also. And I enjoyed the historical clips. All in all an excellent film.