
This film tells the true story of fraudulent Washington, D.C. journalist Stephen Glass (Christensen), who rose to meteoric heights as a young writer in his 20s, becoming a staff writer at "The New Republic" for three years (1995-1998), where 27 of his 41 published stories were either partially or completely made up. Looking for a short cut to fame, Glass concocted sources, quotes and even entire stories, but his deception did not go unnoticed forever, and eventually, his worl... (Full plot summary below)
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This film tells the true story of fraudulent Washington, D.C. journalist Stephen Glass (Christensen), who rose to meteoric heights as a young writer in his 20s, becoming a staff writer at "The New Republic" for three years (1995-1998), where 27 of his 41 published stories were either partially or completely made up. Looking for a short cut to fame, Glass concocted sources, quotes and even entire stories, but his deception did not go unnoticed forever, and eventually, his world came crumbling down...
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| Baltimore SunMichael SragowA moral, not a moralistic, movie. It's also a bracing aesthetic achievement, creating a fictional version of a factual case that illuminates as it entertains. |
| Entertainment WeeklyOwen GleibermanPresents Glass as a masterfully corrupt fabulist who convinced himself of the ultimate seductive lie, which is that there can't be anything wrong with telling people what they want to hear. |
| Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittAll give heartfelt, unflashy performances that help make Shattered Glass one of the season's most thoughtful offerings. |
| Washington PostStephen HunterThe interplay between Glass and Lane is riveting and rigorous. |
| The Film YapNick RogersUsing unexpectedly suspenseful character drama, "Shattered Glass" elevates itself to the upper echelon of journalism films. Unless there's ever a 24 famous enough to warrant biopic treatment, this will likely be Christensen's only great performance. |
| Creative LoafingMatt BrunsonThe surprise of Shattered Glass is that it's ultimately a celebration of journalistic integrity. |
| Blunt ReviewEmily BluntShattered Glass smolders like the subtle giant, Mt.Vesuvius. Based on the true story of fallen journalist Stephen Glass... |
| Internet ReviewsSteve RhodesOne of this year's very best films ... is a gripping tale that is as fun as it is mesmerizing. Of course, I could have made all of this up. You'll have to check my facts. |
| Three Movie BuffsScott NashThe pacing is great, the script is witty, and the acting is rock solid. |
| culturevulture.netArthur LazereA powerful drama about real people whose stories carry a crucial message for our times |