| Quiz Show Review |
| by Steve Rhodes |
| QUIZ SHOW is about a time in the late 50s that I remember from my
childhood. 21 was one of the most popular TV shows on then. Everybody
watched it including this twelve-year-old kid named Steve Rhodes who was
a star in math but a third stringer as...more |
| Quiz Show Review |
| by Croal, NGai |
| QUIZ SHOW is the worst good film of 1994, which says as much about
the current state of American film as it does Robert Redford's most
recent directorial effort. It sports an intriguing premise, a
top-notch cast, an ace cinematographer (Scorsese...more |
| Quiz Show Review |
| by Jeffrey Graebner |
| On a recent edition of his CBS talk show, David Letterman jokingly
stated that he had just seen Robert Redford's new film QUIZ SHOW and
that he felt compelled to confess that his show is completely fixed.
The basis of the humor in this joke is the...more |
| Quiz Show Review |
| by Max Hoffmann |
| A common complaint amongst film critics is "why aren't there more
literate scripts available?" QUIZ SHOW gives signs of hope that the
art of writing isn't dead in Hollywood and that we need not only look
to independent films for thoughtful content....more |
| Quiz Show Review |
| by Mark R. Leeper |
| Capsule review: QUIZ SHOW is an intellectual EIGHT
MEN OUT. It is an in-depth look at an almost forgotten
scandal that made national headlines back in 1958. Once
the public realized that TV quiz shows were rigged to...more |
| Quiz Show Review |
| by Eric Grossman |
| In our cynical times, a rigged game show would probably have a
tough time making the front page of a newspaper, let alone throwing a
nation into shock. However, it is substantial enough to make a
compelling film. QUIZ SHOW, Robert Redford's latest...more |
| Quiz Show Review |
| by Scott Renshaw |
| Starring: John Turturro, Rob Morrow, Ralph Fiennes, David Paymer,
Paul Scofield, Hank Azaria.
Screenplay: Paul Attanasio.
Director: Robert Redford. more |
| Quiz Show Review |
| by Raymond Johnston |
| Robert Redford has proven that he is a better middle-aged director
than he is a middle-aged actor. His recent roles in HAVANA, SNEAKERS,
and the truly dreadful INDECENT PROPOSAL can in no way stand beside his
stunning achievement in directing A...more |
| Quiz Show Review |
| by Eric Mankin |
| Robert Redford's dramatic reconstruction of the 1958 Van Doren
television scandals is profound, unpredictable and scathingly funny,
packed from its center to its bit player edges with acutely observed,
brilliantly acted characters It consolidates...more |
| Quiz Show Review |
| by berardinelli,james |
| Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Rob Morrow, John Turturro, Paul Scofield,
David Paymer, Mira Sorvino, Martin Scorsese,
Barry Levinson
Director: Robert Redford
Producer: Robert Redford
Screenplay: Paul Attanasio based on REMEMBERING AMERICA: A...more |
| Quiz Show Review |
| by ben DOT hoffman AT bcsbbs DOT com (Ben Hoffman) |
| It is not often that one is fortunate enough to see a movie that
has a good story, exceptional acting, not only by the film's stars but
all the supporting cast, and also has great direction. All of these are
found in this gripping, emotional film,...more |
