George Clooney directs this Best Picture Oscar nominee based on real-life journalist Edward R. Murrow (David Strathairn) who took a stand against Senator McCarthy's anti-communist witch-hunts in the early 1950s. Co-stars Clooney, Patricia Clarkson, Jeff Daniels, Robert Downey Jr and Frank Langella.
Clooney doesn’t want to leave you with that cosy Ron Howard feeling. He wants to leave you stimulated, talkative and, perhaps, a little combative about the current state of our corporate-badged media. A second viewing certainly promises further rewards.
Full reviewA vital chapter of mid-century history is brought to life concisely, with intimacy and matter-of-fact artistry.
Full reviewIn ninety-three tight, terrifically exciting minutes, Clooney makes integrity look mighty sexy. With the help of cinematographer Robert Elswit and editor Stephen Mirrione.
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The other key character is McCarthy himself, and Clooney uses a masterstroke: He employs actual news footage of McCarthy, who therefore plays himself.
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