State of Play (2009)
- Directed by
- Kevin Macdonald
- Genre
- drama film, political thriller film
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom, France, United States
- Runtime
- 2h 07m
- Rated
- PG-13
- Rating
- 6.8 of 10 from 2,170 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A journalist investigates a politician's mistress's death. He uncovers a conspiracy involving corrupt business and politics.
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What happens
State of Play is a 2009 political thriller film directed by Kevin Macdonald. It is based on the 2003 British television serial of the same name. The film tells of journalist Cal McAffrey's (Russell Crowe) probe into the suspicious death of the assistant and mistress of Congressman Stephen Collins (Ben Affleck). The supporting cast includes Rachel McAdams, Helen Mirren, Jason Bateman, Robin Wright, and Jeff Daniels. Macdonald said that State of Play is influenced by the films of the 1970s. He explores the privatization of American Homeland Security and, to a minor extent, journalistic independence, along with the relationship between politicians and the press. Released in North America on April 17, 2009, by Universal Pictures, the film received generally positive reviews from critics and grossed $88 million worldwide. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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