State Of Play

”When people read this story, they should have newsprint on their hands,”- McAdams’ (State of Play)

State of Play, directed by Kevin Macdonald begins with a fast paced action filled killing spree one after the other however it fails to excite the audience as much for the remainder of the film.

Honestly this is not my kind of film however Russel Crows who plays journalist Cal McAffrey, gives an impeccable performance allowing for the plot to be forgiven. He is a very believable character, though i wish i could say the same for Ben Affleck who plays Rep. Stephen Collins.



The characters seem a little stereotypical to me, yes they need to be recognizable, though I am still yet to see a film that stretches the stereotypes I think it could be really interesting for further depth put into the costuming of characters in film making today.


CAST:
Russell Crowe Cal McAffrey
Harry J. Lennix Donald Bell
Robin Wright Anne Collins
Rachel McAdams Della Frye
Jeff Daniels
Jason Bateman Dominic Foy
Helen Mirren Cameron Lynne
Ben Affleck Stephen Collins
Taylor Wane DOMINATRIX
Wendy Makkena Greer Thornton
Katy Mixon Ronda Silver
Robert Benedict Milt
Maria Thayer Sonia Baker
Robin Wright


CREW
Tim Bevan
Producer
Kevin MacDonald
Director
Peter Morgan
Writer
Paul Abbott
Executive Producer
Eric Fellner
Producer