I finally got around to watching HBO's film about the financial meltdown and after viewing it, I mentally kicked myself for waiting so long.
Why isn't Curtis Hanson making theatricals? He's got such a sure hand directing actors. William Hurt absolutely crushed it. James Woods, Billy Crudup, Paul Giamatti, Tony Shaloub - all excellent here under Hanson's direction. Curtis is able to wring dramatic tension and compellling situations out of scenes in which his actors are simply sitting and talking.
This film is easily the best thing I've seen on HBO this year. Might very well be the best thing I've seen on cable all year long.
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