Shattered Glass

Shattered Glass, 2003

Based on a true story, Shattered Glass explores the tumultuous career of journliast Stephen Glass (Hayden Christensen) during his three year stint at political and arts magazine, 'The New Republic'.

His stories are so interesting they might not be entirely true.

Directed by Billy Ray (Breach), Shattered Glass is an intelligent, well scripted look at some very interesting subject matter.

Christensen is good in the lead role but it's the supporting actors that make this film the winner it is. Peter Sarsgaard (An Education) plays a fellow New Republic writer and thrives in the role while Hank Azaria (Godzilla), Steve Zahn (Sahara) and Rosario Dawson (The 25th Hour) are also part of what really is an A-grade cast.

You'll cringe and squirm as the career of Stephen Glass painfully unravels but it's compelling stuff and a story deserving of being told this thoroughly. There are no bells and whistles here, but sharp writing and editing keep you glued.

Shattered Glass will make you question every magazine article you pick up and that's not a bad thing.

9/10

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