THIS DVD IS IN AS NEW CONDITION Author: couching_tiger_eatin_popcorn from San Diego, CA I have never liked Ron Howard films until now. I was shocked to learn that this was his work. I find them rather boring and lifeless, literal, dry and without a personal stake in the story and its characters. The problem I've noticed with Ron Howard's films is his literalness, in his shots and film structure, but in a comedy like this, it works--it's bold and it accentuates, rather than making things boring and obvious. The film captures the chaotic energy of the newsroom floor and I got swept up in it. The ending had me cheering and laughing along with the characters. It was so beautiful and personal. Amazing script and production. OK, the plot is contrived. But it's not the point of the story. The story is about the characters. Every character is so well drawn and each actor is so immersed and invested in their characters in each situation. It makes sense!!! What an awesome ensemble cast. It's my favorite so far in film. They make it evident that the paper is a force in itself, an idea, that drives these characters and consumes their lives. I think the film offers a view into the lives of these people--from their point of view. Ahhhh!!!!

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