Everything to know about the sopranos movie, the many saints of newark. Did ben affleck almost play shakespeare in shakespeare in. It is based on the british television serial of the same name. 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. Until, however, his research assistantmistress is found murdered and damaging secrets come pouring out. Reporter cal mcaffrey crowe is assigned to investigate the murder of an assistant to an upandcoming politician affleck, he uncovers a conspiracy that. 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. Russell crowe reveals a surprising gladiator movie secret. The political thriller starring crowe and a fantastic cast, including helen mirren and ben affleck, was very well received by critics. How harvey weinsteins scandal is becoming ben afflecks.
When a congressional aide is killed, a washington, d. The superlative british miniseries becomes a smart, soap operafree film. Russell crowe list of movies and tv shows tv guide. The plot of the six hour miniseries has been condensed to fit two hours, and the location changed to washington, d. Crowe appeared in robin hood, a film based on the robin hood legend, directed by ridley scott and released on 14 may 2010. The series was so well done and so elaborate that i had my doubts that any single movie could match it. Russell crowe has shared a secret from his oscarwinning turn in ridley scotts historical epic gladiator. The australian actor, 53, had a noticeable paunch as. And i think he looks good with a little bit of weight on him. Rachael mcadams also joins us for a chat about this upcoming political thriller. Stephen collins est membre du congres americain et. Director kevin macdonald has tackled the movie adaptation of british tv series state of play.
Dawn of justice 2016, suicide squad 2016, and justice league 2017. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at movies. Russell crowe, ben affleck, rachel mcadams, robin wright. With russell crowe, rachel mcadams, ben affleck, helen mirren. State of play is a tense politicaljournalistic thriller based on the bbc series of the same name. The film tells of a journalists russell crowe probe into the suspicious death of a congressmans ben affleck mistress. 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. 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. 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. 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 smart, ingenious thriller set in the halls of congress and the city room of a newspaper not unlike the washington post.
Congressman stephen collins ben affleck is a rising star in washington. Since then, ben has appeared in some notable films such as the accountant, batman v superman. Russell crowe is amazing and i will see the movie for him and him alone. Rent state of play 2009 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. The supporting cast includes rachel mcadams, helen mirren, jason bateman, robin wright and jeff daniels. Rachel mcadams, ben affleck, russell crowe, robin wright penn. Russell crowe, rachel mcadams, ben affleck, helen mirren and robin wright penn were absolutely fantastic in this film. Rent state of play 2009 starring russell crowe and ben affleck on dvd and bluray. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 24 hours to finish once started. Ben affleck and russell crowe engage in a state of play. Russell crowe, ben affleck, rachel mcadams, robin wright penn, jason bateman, jeff daniels and helen mirren directed by. Ben affleck and russel crowe, respectively as a young politician and an investigative journalist. 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.
Released in 2000, the movie follows crowe s roman general maximus decimus meridius as he. Ben affleck full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. 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, ben affleck in thriller state of play. Russell crowes 10 best movies, according to rotten tomatoes. 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 crowe, ben affleck, rachel mcadams, dame helen mirren.
Obviously much compressed and now transposed to the us the film stars russell crowe, ben affleck and helen mirren who all give strong performances. Russell crowe helen mirren robin wright penn rachel mcadams jeff daniels ben affleck jason bateman directors. Ben affleck and russell crowe engage in a state of play b. Crowe plays the charismatic but vicious leader of the band of outlaws in james mangolds bloody western. Russell crowe cal mcaffrey and ben affleck stephen collins appeared in dc movies. Microsoft may earn an affiliate commission if you purchase. State of play hd, political thriller starring russell. Russell crowe reflects on tragic ending to gladiator. Rose mcgowan calls out matt damon, russell crowe, ben and. State of play movie clip watch all clips click to subscribe stephen ben affleck confronts cal russell crowe about.
Maria thayer who had been involved in an extramarital affair with a congressman ben affleck. It was written by matthew michael carnahan, tony gilroy, and. Russell crowe full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Cal russell crowe refers to his friend, representative stephen collins ben affleck, as sliberty, another reference to pittsburgh. State of play dvd movie russell crowe ben affleck drama. Ben affleck did a terrific job as ned alleyn, which is the role he was considered for. His first screen appearance was a minor part in the independent film the dark end of the street 1981. I n the taut american remake of the british miniseries state of play. Crowe starred in the 2010 paul haggis film the next three days, an adaptation of the 2008 french film pour elle. 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. Nothing is as it seems in state of play, a crackerjack political thriller in which no.
All ben affleck movies ranked ben affleck, rachel mcadams, helen mirren, jeff daniels, jason bateman, and robin wright penn. East liberty, a section of pittsburgh, is shortened by natives to sliberty. The film is adapted from the excellent bbc six part drama of the same name screened in 2003. Ben afflecks 10 best movies, according to rotten tomatoes. 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. Its one of those things by which you know someone is from pittsburgh. Russell crowe was looking much fuller on the atlanta, georgia set of his new movie boy erased on tuesday. The movie state of play is scheduled to be released on april 17, 2009. State of play is a 2009 political thriller film directed by kevin macdonald. Find out everything you need to know about the new movies coming out in 2020 and their release dates. The film tells of a journalists russell crowe probe into the suspicious death of a congressmans ben affleck. Easter egg countdown man of steel new trailer for the nice guys brings us mystery, murder, and a giant bee. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. State of play movie trailer with russel crowe and ben affleck.
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