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Release Year2002
Runtime1h 24m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, TV Movie
Votes5
DirectorKen Finkleman
WritersKen Finkleman
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsEscape from the Newsroom
About Escape from the Newsroom
It's a strange movie that you have to watch beginning to end, or you'll find yourself completely lost. Based on the Toronto-made TV series "Newsroom," this made-for-TV movie has many well-recognized Canadian actors and comedians. It's a modest comedy that has its "short chuckle of laughter" moments, but the real highlight is similar to the highlight of 12 Angry Men. They obviously endeavoured to make the acting look as real and natural as possible when making this show, and most of the entertainment comes from listening in on their conversations and being convinced by the good acting. This is the similarity to 12 Angry Men.
Directed by Ken Finkleman, Escape from the Newsroom leans on a strong ensemble — Ken Finkleman, Peter Keleghan, Christian Potenza — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2002.
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