The series was so well done and so elaborate that i had my doubts that any single movie could match it. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 24 hours to finish once started. All ben affleck movies ranked ben affleck, rachel mcadams, helen mirren, jeff daniels, jason bateman, and robin wright penn. State of play movie clip watch all clips click to subscribe stephen ben affleck confronts cal russell crowe about.
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Rachel mcadams, ben affleck, russell crowe, robin wright penn. Matt damon and russell crowe are in hot water as well russell crowe and matt damon onstage kevork djanseziangetty images affleck isnt the only actor who found himself embroiled in. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Rose mcgowan calls out matt damon, russell crowe, ben and. Russell crowe, rachel mcadams, ben affleck, helen mirren and robin wright penn were absolutely fantastic in this film. State of play is a 2009 political thriller film directed by kevin macdonald. The superlative british miniseries becomes a smart, soap operafree film. Ben affleck did a terrific job as ned alleyn, which is the role he was considered for. How harvey weinsteins scandal is becoming ben afflecks. Reporter cal mcaffrey crowe is assigned to investigate the murder of an assistant to an upandcoming politician affleck, he uncovers a conspiracy that. Microsoft may earn an affiliate commission if you purchase. Rachael mcadams also joins us for a chat about this upcoming political thriller.
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State of play hd, political thriller starring russell crowe, ben. Ben affleck and russell crowe engage in a state of play b. Ben afflecks 10 best movies, according to rotten tomatoes. Since then, ben has appeared in some notable films such as the accountant, batman v superman.
He went on to appear in several television shows, including the pbs educational programs the voyage of the mimi 1984 and the second voyage of the mimi 1988, and an episode of the abc afterschool. Russell crowe is a prolific actor, film producer and musician from new zealand who gained international fame for portraying the roman general maximus decimus meridius in ridley scotts historicalepic gladiator 2000, for which he won an academy award among other awards and accolades. State of play is a tense politicaljournalistic thriller based on the bbc series of the same name. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at movies. Afflecks highestrated movie on both rotten tomatoes and imdb would feature him only in a supporting role but won him his first oscar nonetheless for his shared screenplay credit. Released in 2000, the movie follows crowe s roman general maximus decimus meridius as he. Ok, great, but even juicier and something everyone seemed to miss was the anne thompson story about affleck and russell crowe mixing like oil and vinegar on the set of state of play, a political thriller set to come out in april 2009. The film tells of a journalists russell crowe probe into the suspicious death of a congressmans ben affleck. Rent state of play 2009 starring russell crowe and ben affleck on dvd and bluray. Journalist cal mcaffrey russell crowe, collins old friend, must investigate the murder, and walks headlong into a. Its one of those things by which you know someone is from pittsburgh. An investigative journalist russell crowe stumbles into a coverup of gigantic proportions as he and his partner probe the murder of a beloved congressmans ben affleck mistress. Russell crowe helen mirren robin wright penn rachel mcadams jeff daniels ben affleck jason bateman directors.
Ben affleck and russel crowe, respectively as a young politician and an investigative journalist. And while i wont say this movie does equal the original, it does deliver solid entertainment while condensing the story and making enough changes that it kept me surprised and intrigued right. Obviously much compressed and now transposed to the us the film stars russell crowe, ben affleck and helen mirren who all give strong performances. The film is adapted from the excellent bbc six part drama of the same name screened in 2003. Russell crowe reveals a surprising gladiator movie secret. East liberty, a section of pittsburgh, is shortened by natives to sliberty. I n the taut american remake of the british miniseries state of play. Nothing is as it seems in state of play, a crackerjack political thriller in which no.
Director kevin macdonald has tackled the movie adaptation of british tv series state of play. His first screen appearance was a minor part in the independent film the dark end of the street 1981. Until, however, his research assistantmistress is found murdered and damaging secrets come pouring out. Russell crowe was looking much fuller on the atlanta, georgia set of his new movie boy erased on tuesday. It is based on the british television serial of the same name. Find out everything you need to know about the new movies coming out in 2020 and their release dates. Russell crowe full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Russell crowe, ben affleck, rachel mcadams, robin wright penn, jason bateman, jeff daniels and helen mirren directed by. Russell crowe, ben affleck, rachel mcadams, robin wright. State of play dvd movie russell crowe ben affleck drama. His acting career went sidebyside with his directing career and as a director ben afflecks best movies are argo, gone baby gone and the town.
Russell crowes 10 best movies, according to rotten tomatoes. The political thriller starring crowe and a fantastic cast, including helen mirren and ben affleck, was very well received by critics. Cal russell crowe refers to his friend, representative stephen collins ben affleck, as sliberty, another reference to pittsburgh. Rent state of play 2009 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. The film is the second adaptation of elmore leonard s story of the same name, with crowe filling to boots that glenn ford wore in the 1957 original. When a congressional aide is killed, a washington, d. Russell crowe reflects on tragic ending to gladiator. State of play is a smart, ingenious thriller set in the halls of congress and the city room of a newspaper not unlike the washington post. Fans of russell crowe will know that gladiator is arguably one of the greatest films of all time, and it played a crucial role in the resurgence of period movies indiewire claims the ending of ridley scotts academy awardwinning movie has continued making viewers emotional ever since its release twenty years ago. Crowe appeared in robin hood, a film based on the robin hood legend, directed by ridley scott and released on 14 may 2010.
Congressman stephen collins ben affleck is a rising star in washington. State of play hd, political thriller starring russell. The movie state of play is scheduled to be released on april 17, 2009. Ben affleck full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The australian actor, 53, had a noticeable paunch as. It was written by matthew michael carnahan, tony gilroy, and. Russell crowe, ben affleck in thriller state of play.
State of play movie trailer with russel crowe and ben affleck. Russell crowe is amazing and i will see the movie for him and him alone. Everything to know about the sopranos movie, the many saints of newark. Tall and handsome in a meateating sort of way, ben affleck has the looks of a matinee idol and the resume of an actor who honed his craft as an indie film slacker before flexing his muscles as a hollywood star. Russell crowe list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Dawn of justice 2016, suicide squad 2016, and justice league 2017.