Review of Broadcast News (1987) by Jason M — 21 Nov 2009

I can't say this has aged very well but it is pretty funny. But man oh man, Albert Brooks says some real mean things.

This review of Broadcast News (1987) was written by Jason M on 21 Nov 2009.

Broadcast News has generally received very positive reviews.

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