Robert Redford,
Michelle Pfeiffer,
Stockard Channing,
Joe Mantegna,
Kate Nelligan
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A story about a career television journalist who eclipses her mentor, this drama's plot resembles that of A Star Is Born, and it shares the same screenwriters as those who penned the 1976 version of t... read more
Directed by: Jon Avnet
Release Date: March 1, 1996
DVD Release Date: February 20, 2001
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Flixster Reviews (548)
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July 8, 2011Pfeiffer stars as Tally aka Sally who is a young and naive journalist who desperately wants to become a news anchor & enlists the help of a news director, Warren Justice (Robert Redford), to help Tally accomplish her dreams. With a beautiful and tragic story of true love and Celi... read more
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February 10, 2008Old-fashioned Hollywood movies are hard to come by these days, and that is what makes this big-screen love story such a treasure. Writer Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne, who based the screenplay on Alanna Nash's biography of ill-fated TV newswoman have gone with a largely fict... read more
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November 17, 2007A classic and remarkable movie. Robert's portrayal of a dedicated journalist has been an encouragement to others in similar situations. Yes, I don't fear for my career.
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July 17, 2010Here's another stereotype of the American (U.S. that is) pile of rubbish on a daily basis. I mean, compared to this, One Fine Day looks like a masterpiece! Anyway, dull process of events, I don't really care how true this topic is, when you're dealing with "huge" Hollywood actors... read more
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October 27, 2009
I simply love Robert Redford in every movie he was in.Up close and personal was just a nice romance drama in the broadcast world.Ther... read more -
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October 12, 2008I love this movie it is one of my all time favorites. It starts out with a desperate reporter trying to make it in the biz, then a handsome man who knows the ropes, helps her accomplish her goals and makes her #1 in the newtwork. Must see it to follow the love story .
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August 19, 2007I didn't think I would like this from the movie trailors but it ended up being a rather interesting film about journalism.
Critic Reviews
January 1, 2000
Mike Clark, USA Today
December 15, 2010
Charles Cassady, Common Sense Media
Glitz! Glamour! Love! TV news ethics? Full Review
January 23, 2006
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
A perfectly respectable effort, but with all the talent involved it could have been better.
April 29, 2005
Daniel Eagan, Film Journal International
Bland TV expose loosely based on the life of Jessica Savitch
April 17, 2005
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Final proof that "based on actual events" means absolutely nothing.
December 28, 2004
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
There is no real sexual tension between [Pfeiffer and Redford] from the get-go, so when they finally do get together, it feels forced, ungenuine. Full Review
April 27, 2003
Clint Morris, Moviehole
It doesn't get anymore romantic than this
February 7, 2003
Gerry Shamray, Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Serious flick that feels more like a satire of a Robert Redford film.
August 22, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Love story about two soul-mates who are willing to do whatever it takes to enable the other to shine. Full Review
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