Had it not been for George Clooney's insistence on making the film, we might have forgotten about Edward F. Morrow, the influential and historical figure of the pioneer of television journalism in the 1950s.
The relationship between politics and the news media has always been an intriguing and sensitive topic. The ideal state is for the news media to have a completely neutral voice. But over the years, the news media has mostly been reduced to a tool for political propaganda. It is precisely because of this that Morrow, who fought and fought against the infamous Senator Joseph McCarthy, is so well known.
This film about history and politics is not boring, but quite fascinating. This is due to the portrayal of the characters and the era in a good script. It is worth mentioning that George Clooney is also one of the screenwriters.
The actor David Strathairn, who plays Morrow, is unknown, with a full-bodied character and a performance full of tension. The other main cast members are also strong actors such as Robert Downey Jr, Patricia Clarkson, Jeff Daniels, Frank Langella and Clooney himself.
The black and white format of the film is also very impressive.
The film won the 2005 Oscar for Best Picture, Best Director (Clooney), Best Original Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Editing, Best Cinematography 6 major nominations.
Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
2011.1.25
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