The State of Play
Again a movie with an intresting Star Cast; Russell Crowe,Ben Affleck,Rachel McAdams,Helen Mirren to name a few.Its is an American Political Thriller adapted from a British 6 part series of the same name.The movie is Directed by Kevin McDonald. Russell Crowe plays the part of the reporter Cal McAffrey .Ben Affleck plays the part of politician/ Congressman Stephen Collins. Crowe has portrayed his character as a street smart reporter & an old school reporter who is after the absolute truth.Helen Mirren is cast as the ruthless editor... who is constantly after Cal for deadlines. She is solid, strong, showing the other person about who is in control... Helen had played her part beautifully... Its a treat to watch her. She has worked in the movie "Devil Wears Prada".But that image does not get carried over to this movie.Instead she has portrayed a very different character for the plot. The movie is about a journalist's investigation in to death of a congressman's mist...