Form over content

Hoyt 2022-03-23 09:01:46

Before it was released, the film was still very popular. After all, it gathered famous characters such as Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren, etc. Unfortunately, the script's paleness ruined a group of good actors, and the first half was still a bit attractive. I try my best to follow Hollywood's usual way, and engage in some big company conspiracy. It seems that I want to lead to the contest between the political and business circles. Unfortunately, in the second half of the film, it becomes more and more impossible to justify it, and the ending can only be perfunctory. What? Nothing profound has been dug out. After reading it, I only have a feeling that the police in the United States are not as good as journalists!

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  • Carter 2022-03-27 09:01:05

    Russell Crowe is one of my favorite stars. But the climax of this movie is that it's too unclimatic. For the sake of Russell Crowe, I kept watching. Journalists should be like this, just, persistent~ Also, don't trust politicians.

  • Darian 2022-03-27 09:01:05

    Smelly and long two hours! Only watching the printing process of the newspaper at the end of the film is a bit interesting.

State of Play quotes

  • Rep. George Fergus: What's up? How did you find me?

    Cal McAffrey: I followed the trail of crumbs, congressman.

  • Rep. George Fergus: [to Cal] You are going to be out of a job even before the devil can even say your name... SON!