Product ReviewsState Of Play (DVD, 2011) (Czech\Hungarian)

Good film

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Rather disappointing film

I like both Russell Crowe and Ben Afleck, but this film was rather disappointing. Whilst Ben Afleck was believable as a young politician, Crowe, in the role of a top journalist was not. The existing relationship between Affleck & Crow was not at all believable, not in any sense. But still, they are both good actors, and so acted out their alloted roles. As a DVD it was watchable, but glad I never shelled out to see this film at the cinema. All in all - watchable - but not a very good film overall.Read full review...

Does not give any idea of the plot.

The film was on Sky, and I read the synopsis, and decided it might be O.K. Also, I have yet to see Russell Crowe or Helen Mirren in a poor film. They are such good actors, they give credence to any part. Having watched it, I watched it again later, as the plot is very clever, and needs your full attention. I then decided to buy the DVD, as some parts of it are very quiet, and I had a little difficulty following the dialogue, which is the most important part.
There are many twists and turns in the plot, but do not switch off when you think it is the end, it is not!

It is the type of film which can be watched over and over, as the acting is superb, and there is always some little bit which you missed previously.

The supporting actors also make this a very watchable and believable film, but I repeat IT NEEDS YOUR FULL ATTENTION.

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Excellent American remake of a British TV series

Excellent American version of the British TV series.
Russel Crowe is superb and looks and acts single minded in his quest though one comes away wondering about the messiness of his life.
The supporting actors are all excellent though Helen Mirren is playing her bitchy self so it is difficult to understand what is acting and what is herself.
As normal there are faults in the plot and in some cases it is totally unlikely that the "hero" would take some of the actions in the film. As is now normal in American films everyone seems to show some self doubt and angst (except Mirren) - no wonder the psychologists are having a field day in the good old USA.Read full review...

Worth watching

Good story with an unexpected twist

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Sluggish, boring.

I bought this dvd because I was looking for films with a conspiracy/corruption theme.
Whilst Crowe tried his best with what he was given and Helen Mirren was, as always, on top form, the script and the pace of the film was sadly lacking in any ability to involve.
Afleck was a little better than his usual "I'm Ben Afleck" comedy-acting routine but all told the whole thing is sluggish and disappointing.
To call it "an outstanding thriller" is to beg one to say that Yes, it is, - outstandingly poor.Read full review...

State-of-the-art play

Very good value for price

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Insightful

Really good movie, I highly recommend it

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State of Play

A reworking of the UK TV Drama of the same name, State of Play is one of the best Thrillers of recent years. Fast paced, intelligent and gripping this movie keeps you on the edge of your seat as the story gets bigger and bigger. An excellent film.Read full review...

Empire

Good film. Plus : Crowe is on form. Helem Mirren gets to swear. Its got a twisty, interesting, clever plot. Cons : Ben Affleck is in it. Make your own mind up whether its worthy of a watch despite old dimple chins presence.Read full review...

State of Play

Tedious, rambling rigmarole in which, despite the suspenseful music, precious little happens. It is the tangled tale of an ambitious Congressman (Ben Affleck) who becomes involved with mercenaries and murder, and of the relentless journalist(a tired performance by Russell Crowe)who tries, for what seems like forever, to get to the bottom of it all. Ho-hum. ZZZZZZZZZZZZ.Read full review...