Review of Broadcast News (1987) by Pete 1 — 27 Jan 2009

I have'nt seen this film in years,the 3 main stars are amazing.

This review of Broadcast News (1987) was written by Pete 1 on 27 Jan 2009.

Broadcast News has generally received very positive reviews.

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Maybe I missed something, Holly Hunter's great but there's a bit too much of her and Albert Brooks could have been utilised even better…

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