New York City tabloid editor Henry's faced with tough decisions while he faces several serious life challenges, and a tempting job offer.New York City tabloid editor Henry's faced with tough decisions while he faces several serious life challenges, and a tempting job offer.New York City tabloid editor Henry's faced with tough decisions while he faces several serious life challenges, and a tempting job offer.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total
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- Never let the truth get in the way of a good story
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- Rated R for strong language
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Did you know
- TriviaPaul Newman turned down the role of Bernie White.
- GoofsOne of the boys is 19, the other 17, a minor. They would not have been placed in the same detention cell together overnight, in fact its unlikely they would have even been arraigned in the same court. Nor would the minor have likely been perp-walked in front of the press.
- Quotes
Henry: I realize this doesn't exactly get us off on the right foot.
Paul Bladden, New York Sentinel: The right foot, are you out of your mind? The offer is rescinded. How stupid do you think we are? What do you think I get when I put two and two together? Three? Three and a half?
Henry: Look, I'm trying to be reasonable here, and just let me...
Paul Bladden, New York Sentinel: Why don't you just take my wallet as well?
Henry: Let me talk. Let me say something, wait a m...
Paul Bladden, New York Sentinel: Well, I hope you're satisfied, asshole! You just blew your chance to cover the world!
Henry: Really? Well guess fucking what? I don't really fucking care. You wanna know fucking why? Because I don't fucking live in the fucking world! I live in fucking New York City! So go fuck yourself!
[Henry slams down telephone back on the receiver]
Janet, Henry's Secretary: You handled that well.
Henry: Thank you.
Feel-good and sardonic at the same time, I did NOT find it completely predictable. The screenplay is terrific, with thoughtful, intelligent, brisk dialog. Not a dull moment; completely entertaining. A film for "grown-ups". More kudos to Ron Howard.
Renting it just to watch the superb Glen Close's character, especially in the "stop the presses" scene, is worth the time/money alone. A charming Marisa Tomei perfectly cast. Robert Duvall, Jason Alexander, Jason Robards, and of course Michael Keaton...what's not to like? One of those films that can be watched many times by men and women alike. Highly recommended.
- windsong353
- Apr 28, 2009
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- El periódico
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- Budget
- $6,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $38,824,341
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $175,507
- Mar 20, 1994
- Gross worldwide
- $48,424,341
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