It becomes such a trouble with this rating system to factor in how much a 15-20 minute error in writing can affect an otherwise enjoyable time. Some of it is seriously faulted so I'm gonna round this one down - despite George C. Scott being his usual outstanding self.

What Network does for TV is what The Hospital does for hospitals. Its performances like these that make me love George C. Scott. Such an under-appreciated actor. Chayefsky's writing is strong, even if I don't love the ending.

The movie is at its best when it sticks to being darkly funny. Unfortunately it occasionally devolves into overblown melodrama.

Sometimes, all it really takes is one outstanding actor playing one brilliant character with something to say and enough time to say it.

a black comedy of the most bizarre kind, it ends up being so straight faced that you're obligated to take it seriously, this leaves most of the comedic elements in a flat or simply morbid state. it's a decent plot and cheyefsky can write of course, but none of it succeeds in the way intended.

Funny, frighteningly realistic in its absurdity. Again, I heart Paddy Chayefsky!

While some hints of Chayefsky's glass-shard sensibility come through, the film is very clunky, perhaps an indication of the importance of a gifted director coaxing his dense cascade of words into something fully believable. The film plays like a revamp of St. Elsewhere penned by Aaron Sorkin for HBO, which probably makes it sound cooler than it is. Scott is bracing and gripping. Diana Rigg is another matter. She seems completely incapable of making a single line of her dialogue seem natural.

Scott really nails the role and made me forget the other (weaker) performances. Could've been more interesting without the murderer plot, but I was still glued to the screen throughout.

Nowhere near as good, nor in the same league as the earlier Chayefsky/Hiller collaboration, The Americanization of Emily. The story is a blend of medical thriller and satire, not very satisfying on either front. The script has a few good lines, but overall it was lackluster. George C. Scott is terrific as always and handles the material with skill... too bad Diana Rigg isn't playing on his level. Not a bad movie by any means, just far from a great one.