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Broadcast News (1987)

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Reviews Counted:37

Fresh:36

Rotten:1

Average Rating:8.1/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 12 mins

Genre: Television

Synopsis: James Brooks directs William Hurt, Holly Hunter and Albert Brooks in this satirical comedy about three ambitious newscasters. Tom Grunick, a rising anchorman, has plenty of on-camera savvy,... James Brooks directs William Hurt, Holly Hunter and Albert Brooks in this satirical comedy about three ambitious newscasters. Tom Grunick, a rising anchorman, has plenty of on-camera savvy, personality and good looks but little in the way of brains. He may be dumb as a doornail but Tom's got the star presence his network needs. Then there's Aaron Altman, a less than good-looking newsman, who's dedicated, diligent and down-to-earth. Aaron would love to be an anchor but he freezes up the moment he's in front of the camera. Spunky, smart news producer Jane Craig is excellent at her job but has difficulty handling the pressure. Can these workaholics mask their personal quirks long enough to jump-start their professional lives? [More]

Starring: William Hurt, Holly Hunter, Albert Brooks, Robert Prosky

Starring: William Hurt, Holly Hunter, Albert Brooks, Robert Prosky, Jack Nicholson, Joan Cusack

Director: James L. Brooks

Director: James L. Brooks

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  • 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.
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    All the performers are tops.

    Full Review Source: TIME Magazine | comment Comment
    02/02/09
    Richard Corliss
    Richard Corliss
    TIME Magazine
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    The outstanding set pieces give the viewer an idea of the job pressures, its perks, pitfalls and how the news is in the long run compromised.

    Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | comment Comment
    04/02/08
    Dennis Schwartz
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    Enormously entertaining.

    Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
    04/01/08
    Variety Staff
    Variety Staff
    Variety
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    In a film tracing the endless battles between style and substance, Brooks delivers both in abundance.

    Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
    04/01/08
    Empire Magazine

    Hunter and Brooks are hugely appealing as news professionals trying to stay afloat in the corporate cauldron.

    Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
    04/01/08
    Channel 4 Film

    Worthy adult entertainment.

    Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
    04/01/08
    TV Guide's Movie Guide

    One of the best entertainments of 1987.

    Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
    04/01/08
    Jonathan Rosenbaum
    Jonathan Rosenbaum
    Chicago Reader
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    No review available.

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    02/23/08
    Cole Smithey
    Cole Smithey
    ColeSmithey.com

    Though lacking visual style, this is a poignantly written film about the changing professional mores of TV news in the electronic age, well-acted by the three leads who form the romantic triangle: Holly Hunter, William Hurt, and Albert Brooks.

    Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com | comment Comment
    02/11/08
    Emanuel Levy
    Emanuel Levy
    EmanuelLevy.Com

    Smart, biting media humor is a bit dated, but well worthwhile viewing.

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    08/14/07
    Steve Crum
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    Video-Reviewmaster.com

    No review available.

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    02/25/07
    Jake Euker
    Jake Euker
    F5 (Wichita, KS)

    Underpinning what is a charming, protean love-triangle is a serious statement about the function, value, and direction of television news.

    Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
    02/09/06
    Stephen Garrett
    Stephen Garrett
    Time Out

    No review available.

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    05/11/05
    Rob Blackwelder
    Rob Blackwelder
    SPLICEDWire

    I could gush over this movie for hours, just delightful

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    05/06/05
    Clint Morris
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    Andy Klein
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    06/16/04
    Rebecca Murray
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    About.com

    The best movie about the television business

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    06/08/04
    Sarah Chauncey
    Sarah Chauncey
    Reel.com

    It's absurd but often funny, usually when it's dissecting the TV trade.

    Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
    12/30/03
    Christopher Null
    Christopher Null
    Filmcritic.com

    A good love story and nice behind-the-scenes look at the news.

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    11/13/03
    Alex Sandell
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