Review of Network (1976) by Andrea F — 29 Jul 2010
An almost perfect satire on the destructive powers of television, and eerily prophetic about the viewing public's fascination with watching people implode and self destruct while the world tunes in.
Faye Dunaway was utterly brilliant as Diana. I don't know what it is, but something about her made me believe that she was Diana in real life--the hallmark of a great performance I suppose. Peter Finch was also obviously pitch perfect as Howard; ranting and crazy yet sympathetic at the same time.
And William Holden brought a human element to this world of robots. But to me the one that absolutely shines is Beatrice Straight; if you don't understand how someone could win an Oscar for a five minute performance, just watch her scene, because she is a force of nature.
Those five minutes are the most emotional of the film. Holden may be human, but Straight is a person, with heart and guts and intuition.
This review of Network (1976) was written by Andrea F on 29 Jul 2010.
Network has generally received very positive reviews.
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