Review of Network (1976) by ♥Robyn — 02 Mar 2011
Great cast...Faye Dunaway,William Holden,Peter Finch and Robert Duvall...
The story takes place in the news room of UBS-TV, a fictional, last place network...The UBS Evening News, anchored by veteran Howard Beale (Peter Finch) is struggling..In an attempt to reverse its fortunes, UBS decides to get rid of Beale and bring in someone new,The night after Beale is told of his firing, he announces on air that not only has his contract been terminated, but that he will kill himself during his final broadcast in one week. "I am going to blow my brains out right here on this program," he states. The network is flooded with calls of shrieking protest. ratings go up !! Networks point is, of course, that ratings drive everything.......
As Diana Christensen, Faye Dunaway won an Oscar for her work here. Her character is smart, manipulative, cold, and oh-so-sexy....
The cast, which earned five acting nominations (and won three), is stellar.
A good story and script I enjoyed it.
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This review of Network (1976) was written by ♥Robyn on 02 Mar 2011.
Network has generally received very positive reviews.
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