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Weapons of Mass Distraction

R 1997 1h 40m Comedy Drama List
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Poking fun at the media, this film focuses on Julian Messenger (Ben Kingsley) and Lionel Powers (Gabriel Byrne), corporate bosses competing for control of a Los Angeles football team. Lionel and Julian both run newspapers and television stations, and they use their mouthpieces to smear each another. As the men wage their boardroom battle, Lionel's wife, Ariel (Mimi Rogers), and football stadium employee Jerry Pascoe (Chris Mulkey) are among the many observers drawn into the standoff. Read More Read Less

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Audience Member Life imitating art, when two tycoons battle for exclusive control over a sport franchise. As personal secrets are revealed, their lives become more interesting than the tabloids journalism they unleash on each other. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review william s The two leads help elevate a somewhat boring comedy to a watchable one. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member it really was fantastic. great line up. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Fairly entertaining - but a little disappointing considering the cast. And boy does Jeffrey Tambor ever look like Dr Phil in this movie! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Poking fun at the media, this film focuses on Julian Messenger (Ben Kingsley) and Lionel Powers (Gabriel Byrne), corporate bosses competing for control of a Los Angeles football team. Lionel and Julian both run newspapers and television stations, and they use their mouthpieces to smear each another. As the men wage their boardroom battle, Lionel's wife, Ariel (Mimi Rogers), and football stadium employee Jerry Pascoe (Chris Mulkey) are among the many observers drawn into the standoff.
Director
Stephen Surjik
Producer
Sean Ryerson
Screenwriter
Larry Gelbart
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Aug 30, 2005
Runtime
1h 40m