I found it very hard not to confuse this film with Body of Lies. Russell Crowe starred in both films within the span of a year with an FBI theme and I was very confused which one I still needed to see.This film has Crowe in the role of a newspaper reporter alongside Rachel McAdams. McAdams has been testing a number of different genres over the last few years: Wedding Crashers [Comedy], Red Eye [Thriller], The Family Stone [Romantic Comedy], Sherlock Holmes [Action], and this is her dramatic role. Ben Affleck plays a congressman, and even though I don't like Affleck the person, I do like him as a actor. He is 50/50 and it is usually because the film itself is bad, not his acting. So this was a good film for him.
The film is about a congressman [Affleck] who is caught in a scandal during trials against a private company trying to contract with the US Military. Crowe is a reporter and just happens to be friends with Affleck, McAdams is new to Crowe's newspaper and they team up to uncover what could be a conspiracy.
The film definitely has some elements I would change, but as a whole is was very good. I highly suggest this film.
Vote: 8/10
IMDB Link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0473705/
Too many coincidences in this film kept distracting me. Congressman decides to see a newspaper reporter for advice. Really? Reporter should have steered clear of this story to avoid conflict of interest. Jason Bateman is great as PR man.
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