Review of The TV Set (2007) by Joel M — 29 Sep 2008

I did not want to cancel and turn off "The TV Set" as I was watching this brawny satirical comedy about the television industry's ongoing ratings war. David Duchovny bring his sex game (oops, sorry David) I mean his "A" game as Mike Klein, a television series screenwriter who pilots up his latest script to the network.

His initiated script loosely based on the aftermath of his brother's suicide is gradually converted into a completely different television tale due to network politics and external pressures. Writer-Director Jake Kasdan gets a good share of my high ratings points by brilliantly depicting the intrapersonal politics and nuances of the television industry via an effective comedic channel delivery.

The supporting acting of "The TV Set" was of high auteur definition clarity also: Sigourney Weaver was wickedly delicious as the high- strung television executive, Ioann Gruffudd was executively effective as the transplanted British television producer, Judy Greer wonderfully played her part as Alice the "smiley on all accounts" assistant, and Justine Bateman renewed her acting skills by staying strongly tied to her devoted but firm pregnant wife character.

So my end credits to this review inform you to make sure you lock in your cinematic channel to "The TV Set". **** Good.