A film not to be missed

Rating: 10/10 (21 October 2005)

George Clooney has made a tight film that captures the worries and fears of the period. A TV newsroom that actually looks like one. Characters that are real and look like that are from the 50's. A brief history lesson that we really should listen too. It is the excellent use of actual footage of the hearings that give a power to this film. The choice of Black and White for the entire film as well stark lighting and details of costumes, hair and sets, makes us focus on what is being said.
The excellent use of music serves well the feeling of the time although I am not quite sure just why the singer is in the setting she is. At that time local TV did have live music and that may be why Mr. Clooney picked this. As this is the only real flaw and then is it really a flaw?
Although you know, I hope, the outcome there is constant tension as the story unfolds. Again you can not only thank the direction, but the cast for this.
A must for any film buff.