Stellar Statement in Black and White

Rating: Null/10 (10 November 2005)

George Clooney's 2nd picture in the director's chair is a fantastic document of film and history. His careful and subtle portrayal of a 'Cold War' of sorts between one Edward R. Murrow and Joeseph MCCarthy gives us hints of a rising directorial talent. Clooney presents the facts as-is and does not beat the audience over the head with ideological overture in the fashion of say Michael Moore. While I am what most consider a Liberal, or even Leftist I find it admirable when someone makes a case without taking sides. It is up to the audience to derive their own thoughts on the subject matter not the filmmaker to push an agenda into the minds of the audience. In this I do believe George Clooney (an outspoken liberal) has succeeded. I would also like to commend the filmmakers on stellar black and white photography and clever casting. No one, accept for maybe David Strathairn (in an Academy Award worthy performance) steals scenes. Send George Clooney a case of scotch for this film, he's earned it.