Review of Network (1976) by Knox M — 06 Jul 2016

The greatest film ever made as far as I'm concerned.

This review of Network (1976) was written by Knox M on 06 Jul 2016.

Network has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Scott R (2,451) on 03 Feb 2018

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By Who A (75) on 26 Mar 2018

Network has a brilliant premise and story. I really liked how it just pulled me into it's story right from the beginning…

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By Jeffrey R (300) on 20 Jun 2017

One of the all time great movie experiences. And the cast- excellent on every level... the dialogue has seldom been topped…

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By Jonathan B (2,317) on 13 Oct 2017

What a fun movie! Nearly every scene is tongue in cheek, and over the top, and it's just the way that Paddy Chayefski wanted it…

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By Ahmed A (371) on 11 Jun 2018

This is the most effective satire film I've ever watched. It's thoroughly devastating, and that's because it doesn't work on one level…

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By Mitchell S (134) on 12 Jul 2017

Paddy Chayefsky's brutally reflective diatribe against society, and perhaps unwittingly became a self-fulfilling prophecy…

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By Rafael J (36) on 08 Sep 2016

Halfway to the end, Network falls in boringness…

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By Will D (958) on 21 Jan 2019

A prophetic masterpiece. Appropriately Oscar laden. Could never get away with this now…

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