A Gem of a Movie

Rating: 9/10 (28 April 2002)

Small dramas, when well made, comprise some my favorite cinematic gems. Large spectaculars, flashy adventures, and spine-tingling thrillers are a major fare of movies, that's what film making technology does best. But the small dramas, well scripted, well acted, that focus on characters and dialogue, these are rare and worthwhile finds. "Quiz Show" is such a movie. Robert Redford deftly tells the story of the 1950s TV quiz show scandal, in a way that lifts it well above simple docu-drama. Supported by tremendous acting this is one of the best movies of 1994, and is highly recommended.