Network

Wow. You really need to see this movie. I wish I could write stuff like this.

Basically, a network news anchor looses his mind and starts ranting during his live newscast. Cursing and what-not. At first, the network yanks him, but then they realize that the show is getting awesome ratings, so they keep him on. That pretty much sums up the plot.

The best thing about this movie? There are like 12 different 5 minute monologues. FANTASTIC writing on these and some pretty damn good acting. For some of them, I was just sitting there like an idiot with my mouth hanging open. It's very difficult to describe because there are A LOT of subjects covered during these scenes. You really just have to watch it.

I know there are people who don't like some older movies because they get dated. This movie was made in 1976 so, since it's about television of that time, you would think that a good portion of the scenarios wouldn't be applicable today, but that's really not the case. It validates the idea that people will watch anything, and we're all a bunch of retards. Not a very inspiring movie, but very potent and incisive.

The acting was exceptional in this one. Faye Dunaway, William Holden (wow), Peter Finch, Robert Duval and Ned Beatty all should have been nominated for Oscars in my opinion.

Overall, a great movie if you're in the mood for a thinking, dramatic type flick. The ending is a little over the top, but it goes well with the idea of the movie.

Final ranking: 4 out of 5 "I'M AS MAD AS HELL, AND I'M NOT GOING TO TAKE THIS ANYMORE!"'s