Review of Broadcast News (1987) by J K — 07 Jun 2007

As anything Albert Brooks has done, an unfunny movie with really no energy.

This review of Broadcast News (1987) was written by J K on 07 Jun 2007.

Broadcast News has generally received very positive reviews.

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