Rent Broadcast News (1987)
3.4 of 5 from 132 ratings
2h 6min
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- Synopsis:
- In James L. Brooks' quirky, romantic comedy, three ambitious workaholics are set loose in a network TV newsroom where their professional and personal lives become hopelessly cross-wired. Tom (William Hurt) is the modern anchorman, smooth, handsome and a bit dumb. Jane (Holly Hunter) is his driven, brilliant producer, determined to turn Tom into a real newsman. And Aaron (Albert Brooks) is a seasoned, totally uncharismatic reporter who can't stand Tom's instant success on-camera or with Jane. It all adds up to one explosively funny romantic triangle.
- Actors:
- William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Holly Hunter, Robert Prosky, Lois Chiles, Joan Cusack, Peter Hackes, Christian Clemenson, Jack Nicholson, Robert Katims, Ed Wheeler, Stephen Mendillo, Kimber Shoop, Dwayne Markee, Gennie James, Leo Burmester, Amy Brooks, Jane Welch, Jonathan Benya, Frank Doubleday
- Directors:
- James L. Brooks
- Writers:
- James L. Brooks
- Others:
- Michael Ballhaus, Richard Marks
- Studio:
- 20th Century Fox
- Genres:
- Comedy, Romance
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Reviews (1) of Broadcast News
Lacks Biting Edge - Broadcast News review by griggs
Broadcast News caught me off guard. I went in expecting a sharp, fast-paced satire, something in the vein of Network. Instead, it leans heavily into its romantic comedy elements. The love triangle becomes a central focus, which , while not my preferred pace, is handled with finesse. The performances are truly top-notch—Holly Hunter's energy is infectious, and Albert Brooks' portrayal of neurotic charm is impeccable. There are some clever moments about the ethics of journalism, but the story doesn't delve as deeply as I'd hoped. It's an enjoyable watch, but it lacks the biting edge I was expecting from the premise.
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