Review of Bombshell (2019) by Brent_Marchant — 26 Dec 2019

Reviews of this explosive expose of the sexual harassment by Roger Ailes of Fox News have run the gamut from highly praiseworthy for taking on such a sensitive subject to utterly disappointing that it doesn't "do more" in exploring the roots of its underlying issue.

This is a conundrum I find hard to fathom. For the most part, I found this a worthwhile offering, serving up a probing look at a troubling story that effectively mixes cynicism, satire and serious drama in examining a serious workplace matter that often isn't taken seriously enough.

The film's superb ensemble cast features excellent performances across the board from Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, John Lithgow, Allison Janney and Malcolm McDowell, and its inventive storytelling approaches keep the picture fresh and engaging.

Frankly, I don't understand what disappointed viewers expected out of this release, but I find their criticisms misplaced, suggesting that "Bombshell" should have somehow handled this material in a way that it wasn't intended to be handled in the first place, an unfair disparagement if you ask me -- and one this film doesn't deserve.