50 Word Review: "State of Play"

The talented cast is better than the source material. It’s been too long since we’ve seen a quick-witted newsman in film. Although making Crowe a cop working with McAdams as the blogger, may have given the film more believability. While slower in spots than we want, it’s a well-crafted thriller.
10 more words:
Jason Bateman steals every scene he's in, which aren't enough!
Rating: 3 out of 4
Stars: Russell Crowe, Rachel McAdams, Ben Affleck, Robin Wright Penn, Helen Mirren
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Labels: Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren, Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Review, Robin Wright Penn, Russell Crowe, State of Play