Morning Glory

Becky Fuller is a seriously dedicated producer at Good Morning New Jersey, that is until she gets fired.

At an interview with Jerry Barnes (Jeff Goldblum) to be the executive producer of Daybreak she pleas in absolute desperation for a down in the dumps morning news programme, which even Goldblum slates.

After just about bagging the job, she sets about radically changing the programme, and decides upon instigating high profile serious journalist Mike Pomeroy (played by Harrison Ford with level-headed brilliance) as a co-anchor to Diane Keaton's snooty Colleen Peck.


Becky Fuller trying to get Mike Pomeroy on Daybreak

What ensues is a roller coaster ride of hilarity, sincerity, and sheer brilliant performances, (especially McAdams and Ford, alongside a respectfully animated Keaton).

Rachel McAdams (Sherlock Holmes) is as talented a leading lady as possible, to secure the films intelligence and bravura. She plays to comedy with such ease, completely controlling the frantic outbursts, making Becky the anchor to which chaos surrounds her.

In his first comedy role, Harrison Ford's grumpiness, deadpan humour, and constantly bewildered face, really signal the true legend on screen, exploring such an iconic character in the world of news anchors, which only someone like Ford who played iconic hero Indiana Jones, could pull off.





Although Diane Keaton's role is small, she handles what she is given with effortless acceptance, garnering some hilarious moments, that make herself look like an idiot. In one of the many classic scenes (a very famous rapper makes a cameo), you may find your respect for Diane Keaton rise a whole heartedly.

Patrick Wilson's romantic supporting role in the film doesn't bridge over the comedy of the film, yet adds to the depth of Becky Fuller as a character who is the awkward work orientated 21st century career girl.You will find yourself first and foremost rooting for these characters.

Verdict: Intelligent, with pitch perfect comedic performances from unlikely's, Harrison Ford and especially Rachel McAdams. You will almost certainly leave the cinema with a wide smile on your face, and a warm outlook (you may feel you can accomplish anything).


For a look at the instantly likeable accomplished comedy set in the work place. Check out the trailer below:











  

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