Broadcast News
[after Paul fires one of his workers]
Paul Moore: Now, if there's anything I can do for you...
Employee: (smiling)
Well, I certainly hope you'll die soon.
I wouldn't necessarily call this a comedy. More drama with a comedic tone.
And this isn't a jab at this film. It is a very good film and I enjoyed it. Just not what I'd call a comedy and that's simply my own perception and taste.
Brooks is good at setting an awkward moment/emotion and the insecure fumbling that we all do in those situations. Making the characters more realistic. Even though he saves all the best lines/witticisms for himself.
I really liked the opening, showing everyone as children and setting up their personalities that way. Making for a promising premise.
Everyone did great in their roles.
And while I do love Holly Hunter in pretty much everything I've seen her in, at around the third crying fit I couldn't help but roll my eyes.
I mean, I get it. She's wound up so tight that it takes those little crying bouts to let off some steam. . . but, I just wanted someone to appear out of nowhere and hand her a joint to smoke and some ice cream to eat afterward. "Ya gonna be alright, sweety,"
Now, I did enjoy the working environment of the newsroom AS the news is being done as opposed to most films where it's about the pursuit of a news story. So I definitely give marks for taking that less traveled path.
And, much like the opening, seeing them a few years later was a really nice touch. And again, Brooks made it look like how a lot of us would have done in real life.
So, not a favorite, but definitely an enjoyable watch.