The movie State of Play is equal to its brilliant source (the BBC television program aired in 2003). Until the end. Then it gets contrived and caves in. This article compares and contrasts the two.
State of Play (2003)
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Synopsis: Stephen Collins (David Morrissey) is a rising political star in Britain's Parliament. But when his research assistant falls to her death in the London subway, it threatens to shed light on buried... Stephen Collins (David Morrissey) is a rising political star in Britain's Parliament. But when his research assistant falls to her death in the London subway, it threatens to shed light on buried secrets that could destroy his political career. Hot on the trail of this sensational story is reporter Cal McCaffrey (John Simm) and his editor Cameron Foster (Bill Nighy). When the shooting of a young drug dealer is found to be connected, the conspiracy only widens. A knockout cast headlines this BBC miniseries that explores the deadly ties that bind government and corporate power. [More]
Starring: Bill Nighy, David Morrissey, John Simm, Kelly MacDonald
Starring: Bill Nighy, David Morrissey, John Simm, Kelly MacDonald
Director: David Yates
Director: David Yates
Screenwriter: Paul Abbott
Reviews for State of Play
Smart, provocative and deeply satisfying the originalState of Play is well-worth seeking out, regardless of what you thought of the US do-over.
a very well constructed and well paced miniseries. It has a strong dramatic flow, and the acting is quite good.
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