lighthearted and inspiring

Scarlett 2022-04-19 09:02:04

It's another typical New York City-style movie. I like this tone, it's lighthearted and life-like.
The heroine Becky belongs to the kind of workaholic girl who has dreams and passion, which is what modern urbanites lack. She brought a burst of momentum to a show group that was on the verge of disbanding, and finally she was favored by the coveted big column.
This film is more like the ultimate confrontation between Mike and her, a former anchor with an extremely dazzling and glorious past, and a fledgling little girl with "bangs" who loves journalism. I think their main conflict is Mike's inability to accept the fact that is outdated, unwilling to make compromises and changes, always covering up his problems with halo and stubbornness. And Becky completely represents the new force, offending Mike's insistence with a slap in the face.
A very sweet ending is that Mike and Becky learn from each other, bringing a new change to the news program, and the program team has also become a big family, everyone put down their prejudices and work in a relaxed and harmonious way.
I really like the outfit Becky wore to the "Today" interview. It really looks very comfortable, formal yet gentle, foreign yet sweet.
In addition, Mike turned out to be played by Harrison Ford, wow, why is it so familiar, the old handsome guy is fat.

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  • Mike Pomeroy: Nobody really cares that I can do this job, but... but I can. I wanted you to see that.

    Becky Fuller: That was a great story, Mike. That was... that was better than a great story, that was great television. I mean, that was bran with a donut. A bran donut.

    Mike Pomeroy: I've got a grandkid. Did you know that? Alexander. I haven't seen him since I got fired. I was embarrassed... after all I'd accomplished. And then to... come back to the news... this way. The truth is, I'd... I'd screwed up with my kids way before I got canned. Anyway, I was never at home and... when I was, I took every phone call, watching TV out of the corner of my eye. Why am I telling you this? You're worse than I am. You'd sleep at the office if you could. Let me tell you how it turns out. You end up with... with nothing. Nothing. Which is... which is what I had. 'Till you came along.

    Becky Fuller: Wait a second. Did you just say something nice to me?

    Mike Pomeroy: I told you I could banter.

  • Becky's Mom: Did you get any severance?

    Becky Fuller: Uh... there were some budgetary cuts last year, so they weren't really offering. But I have feelers out. Lots.

    Becky's Mom: Yeah, great. Honey, you think "The Today Show" is gonna call you up and hand you a job, and you have since you were eight, and it's not gonna happen.

    Becky Fuller: I don't... I know that, I do. I get it.

    Becky's Mom: This is partly my fault. I... I let your father get your hopes up. He was not a happy person, let's face it. When he saw you aim high, he started to feel better about himself, so I never said anything.

    Becky Fuller: What are you saying?

    Becky's Mom: You had a dream, you know? Great. When you were eight, it was adorable. When you were 18, it was inspiring. At 28, it's officially embarrassing. And I just want you to stop before we get to "heartbreaking".