Director: Roger Michell
Run Time: 1 hour 42 Minutes
Rating: PG-13
The Bouw-Man.
A strong cast appears to highlight this film about a young television producer who has trouble controlling her on-air personalities, as she fights to improve her morning show’s ratings. Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford, Diane Keaton, Jeff Goldblum and Patrick Wilson all have the capability of headlining a film, so it goes a long way that they’ve all come together for this production. Although the material doesn’t seem to be all that original, it’s sure to satisfy if you are one who enjoys witnessing the behind the scenes drama of a live television show. The Rachel McAdams character seems to be a workaholic, so the old “don’t be married to your job” theme will probably come into play with “Morning Glory.”
1987’s “Broadcast News” and even 1996’s “Up Close and Personal” come to mind as quality films that centered on clashing between the television producer and the talent. Both were special in their own right, but the acting not the story is what carried the film in each case. 1976’s “Network,” however, remains the pinnacle of them all. Most every film on this subject matter has borrowed something from “Network,” and the famous Peter Finch scene is still viewed as one of the greatest in movie history. I’m sure “Morning Glory” has no hidden expectations that it will reach the level of “Network.” “Broadcast News” and “Up Close and Personal” may even be a reach, since it seems to be more comedy than drama. I guess if this is something that appeals to you, it’s best to go see it and form your opinion on where it should rank.
Prediction.
By having “Morning Glory” face-off against Denzel Washington’s “Unstoppable” during the same weekend, the producers are taking a big risk. With “Harry Potter” looming for next weekend, the window of opportunity for “Morning Glory” appears to be small. This is probably why they have moved the release date up a couple of days to Wednesday. Seems like it should be at the minimum a decent film, but it also may be one you’re not going to make plans to see either. As a result, look for a $13.5 million take.
Opening Weekend Gross: $13.5 Million
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