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STATE OF PLAY (REVIEW)A solid and controversial political thriller with a mass of drama and a surprise outcome that nobody is likely to see coming. Russell Crowe, yet again is outstanding. His acting seems effortless as he really just falls into the complete character.As the crumpled journalist known around Washington as McCaffrey, Crowe has his hands full with an edgy character teetering on a scoop to conquer all scoops. He may be off in the English countryside for six months filming a new spin on the Robin Hood story, but he has made his mark in a brilliant turn in 'State Of Play'. Things in the upper house are not what they seem - the Government is making friends with a select group of corrupt private conglomerates and businesses. Congressmen and brash young political member, Stephen Collins (Ben Affleck) is worried as those who want to bring the scandal to light will only uncover his infidelity that could threaten any power he ultimately has in side the white house. However, things get more complicated when a research assistant dies and the associated press have a field day with his suspected adultery.The Washington Globe wants to milk this story from every angle and it turns out that the investigative reporter McCaffrey and suspect Collins were roommates at college and have maintained a strong friendship ever since. This clouds judgement of the truth at times. The former has even shared a closer than normal relationship with Collins' wife. The newspapers resident blogger and the harsh editor have other ideas and want to expose the proceedings. Suddenly, there is a link established by the police from the death of a random junkie to a political aide - not to mention a steel briefcase picked up close to the scene which contains some incriminating photos.This is an amazing edge of your seat drama that shows respect to the multilayered characters. Helen Mirren as the editor is crisp in her delivery of some brilliant speeches while Rachel McAdams ('Mean Girls') grows up fast and puts an edge to what could have been only a minor character. Originally based on a British television mini series, the movie is a pot-boiler that will leave you guessing till the very end.Shane A. Bassett
STATE OF PLAY (REVIEW)
A solid and controversial political thriller with a mass of drama and a surprise outcome that nobody is likely to see coming. Russell Crowe, yet again is outstanding. His acting seems effortless as he really just falls into the complete character.
As the crumpled journalist known around Washington as McCaffrey, Crowe has his hands full with an edgy character teetering on a scoop to conquer all scoops. He may be off in the English countryside for six months filming a new spin on the Robin Hood story, but he has made his mark in a brilliant turn in 'State Of Play'.
Things in the upper house are not what they seem - the Government is making friends with a select group of corrupt private conglomerates and businesses. Congressmen and brash young political member, Stephen Collins (Ben Affleck) is worried as those who want to bring the scandal to light will only uncover his infidelity that could threaten any power he ultimately has in side the white house. However, things get more complicated when a research assistant dies and the associated press have a field day with his suspected adultery.
The Washington Globe wants to milk this story from every angle and it turns out that the investigative reporter McCaffrey and suspect Collins were roommates at college and have maintained a strong friendship ever since. This clouds judgement of the truth at times. The former has even shared a closer than normal relationship with Collins' wife. The newspapers resident blogger and the harsh editor have other ideas and want to expose the proceedings. Suddenly, there is a link established by the police from the death of a random junkie to a political aide - not to mention a steel briefcase picked up close to the scene which contains some incriminating photos.
This is an amazing edge of your seat drama that shows respect to the multilayered characters. Helen Mirren as the editor is crisp in her delivery of some brilliant speeches while Rachel McAdams ('Mean Girls') grows up fast and puts an edge to what could have been only a minor character.
Originally based on a British television mini series, the movie is a pot-boiler that will leave you guessing till the very end.
Shane A. Bassett
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