Saturday, November 13, 2010

Morning Glory ***

Better than expected behind the scenes story about a spunky producer (Rachel McAdams) who struggles to save a major network morning show starring a former beauty queen (Diane Keaton) and a serious news icon (Harrison Ford), who she pulls from well-remunerated semi-retirement. While admittedly totally predictable in its story arc, the three principals turn in engaging performances in this gentle send-up of morning show fluff. I thought it was lots more than tolerable, and Harrison makes a great curmudgeon.

Rated PG-13. 107 minutes. Roger Michell - Director, Aline Brosh McKenna - Writer, J.J. Abrams - Producer, Bryan Burk - Producer, Alwin H. Kuchler - Cinematographer, David Arnold - Composer, Mark Friedberg - Production Designer, Daniel Farrell - Editor, Nick Moore - Editor, Steven Weisberg - Editor. Distributed by Paramount Pictures.

Principal actors: Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford, Diane Keaton.

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