State Of Play

Academy Award®-winner Russell Crowe leads an all-star cast, including Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams & Helen Mirren in the blistering thriller about deception, manipulation & corruption.

When D.C. Reporter Cal McCaffrey (Crowe) is assigned to investigate the murder of an assistant to an up-and-coming politician (Affleck), he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens to bring down the nation's power structures. In a town of spin-doctors and wealthy power brokers, he will discover one truth: when fortunes are at stake, no one's integrity, love, or life is safe.

From director Kevin Macdonald of The Last King of Scotland, State of Play brings together gripping performances, riveting suspense, and is sophisticated, intelligent, and powerful” (Shawn Edwards, Fox-TV).

Critic Reviews:

• " Makes investigative journalism feel as exciting, dangerous, brutal, and immoral as political corruption and corporate espionage. " – Mike Massie

• " A fine example of what studio filmmaking should be. " – Matthew Lucas

• " A smart and intriguing thriller that features a quality cast and some nice dramatic moments. " – Micheal Compton