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The TV Set (2006)

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Summary: An idealistic writer tries to navigate his TV pilot down the mine-laden path from script through production to the madness of prime-time scheduling - all while trying to stay true to his vision.
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Directed By: Jake Kasdan
Written By: Jake Kasdan
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na werty420
80
T8
na Jpobst
72
T4
na noelus
77
T6
na Sandwichlord
2
T9
na heapshake
40
T3
na wilbur
70
T7
na AviAwareness
75
T6
na cloondog
64
T8
na IMDb-byvotes
67
T4
na Gilly
50
T2
na AAAutin
68
T10
na zurrenarh
50
T4
na rottentomat
65
T6
na Valenzetti
68
T4
na Sevda
8
T7
na JohnnyBoy2
81
T5
Filmed more like a documentary than a comedy, so it's humor will be lost on many. Those who are willing to pay attention and be mocked will find plenty to chew on, while others will call it dull.
na drmike
82
T5
na filmcricket
64
T7
na Anselmi86
42
T2
na Manfy
82
T9
na emtilt
55
T4
na Eglaia
65
T5
Good paced fun to watch movie with the exact right amount of humor.
na Mazros
54
T3
na BigJarv79
54
T4
na jwest
65
T5
na Mire
90
T9
na Cuculiza
50
T3
na zvika
85
T7
na korbenPL
52
T7
na cwratliff
90
T7
na rhinderman
80
T6
na pascally
50
T6
na Amember
9
T8
na pomattovich
78
T6
na shalev
76
T4
na sdiama
63
T6
na Not-the-One
8
T8
na Mikado
76
T8
na goldman2
71
T4
na Paxton
62
T5
Interesting background into what goes on in making a TV show. Sigourney Weaver is excellent.
na jkwall
8
T9
na AsherFord
18
T2
na penguinfreud
65
T8
na thewire
39
T4
na retsxlif
56
T4
na riseoffall
69
T7
na Aron Ericson
56
T4
na FuzzyChicken
68
T3
na SlantMag
20
T5
"What with its utter lack of passion, it's difficult to say if the film wants to be taken as satire, but if it does then this one counts as a toothless dog." - Ed Gonzalez
na kevinjoseph
57
T2
na chknpk
30
T3
na PekkaVaino
89
T10
na CMQuinn
80
T8
na hardcle
63
T2
na freeipods
29
T1
If you've seen any other story about a director or writer getting their artistic vision compromised you'll be able to guess how every scene in this movie is going to play out. Duchovny's performance is the only highlight.
na Tripwyre
62
T5
Strong performances all around, from a very talented cast, but the movie never really came together for me. While it's interesting look into the grim world of network television, the satire seems a bit too broad to be believable. Maybe this actually happens all the time and I'm just naive, but Weaver's character seemed a bit...extreme. I get the suspicion however that Kasdan based the experience loosely on making TV shows with Judd Apatow, so who knows, maybe it's accurate. Duchovny is great.
na megandsmith
75
T2
na chiphall72
88
T9
na toro913
58
T5
na itsirc
44
T3
na lvlr
7
T5
Somewhat charming, though slow.
na ColonelTigh
80
T2
na Gody85
29
T2
na sengir
79
T6
na DancingP
76
T7
na RNG
10
T2
na hellsditch
78
T6
Gets a lot of things right and I was amused throughout. Not a side-splitter by any means, but if you're like me you'll find yourself smirking and nodding along with it. "Yes. Yes. These network creeps are buffoons," etc.
na EvilShoe
60
T4
na xdavidwx
65
T6
na allisoncm
60
T4
na eyelit
75
T7
na regs79
57
T2
na Beageal
78
T7
na btunet
70
T6
na gadaboutguy
88
T9
na hoolie
70
T4
na jstry
84
T8
Really funny, good casting. I think Kasdan brought a lot of personal experience and disappointment to this film, which gave us an interesting look into the world of television.
na HankTheTurtl
76
T6
na hypnotoad1
75
T5
na demrahc13
66
T2
na RetinaScan
60
T3
na Dally
55
T2
na supergloo
9
T9
na KungFuDolly
8
T8
na Mr_Solex
90
T10
na DavidKahane
45
T3
Kasdan was deeply involved in the beloved series "Freaks and Geeks," and that experience undoubtedly informs this comic examination of the ways in which the television industry leeches creativity out of its on air projects and seems hopelessly lost when any product strives for something more than easily consumable simplicity. Despite the rich material Kasdan has to work with, the film never charges up. It flirts with satire and farce, settles on neither, and winds up as a quiet, bland amble of a
na shahness
68
T6
na lavos222
79
T5
Brilliantly uncomfortable and funny look at the soul-crushing world of television production.
na laika
60
T4
na Ytadel
61
T5
An amusing satire that earns a lot of laughs and is an interesting look into the television business, although it never truly bites with the wicked ferocity it should have.
na cowfrappe
70
T7
This almost-biting satire is hilarious in several places and the performances are great, but it doesn't work excellently all the way through.
na sebby
45
T2
A few hilarious moments, but ultimately it's very one-note and feels incomplete.
na claireliz
76
T3
na imdb
68
T7
na idiot
20
T3
na soybomb42
82
T6
na whereismybox
55
T3
na kharagh
70
T7
na Octave
60
T5
na filmaffinity
63
T5
na Hkit
88
T7
na Princezz
60
T3
na frigmagnet
65
T5
na Void
3
T8
na Zarkon
55
T2
Difficult to see the satire through the writer-director's self-serving fantasy movie/feature-length diatribe.
na givethanks
33
T3
na btumeinski
45
T2
na jimmyjazz
70
T5
na x0krista79x0
80
T4
Very funny! Weaver gives an excellent performance with great delivery and Duchovny works well with her!
na Laura2812
80
T7
na jakesdemise
82
T5
na dharmabum
78
T7
na chinless
37
T2
na Tizzy
45
T4
na mullacc
55
T3
na madiso
60
T7
na Fentry
70
T3
na nymsa
60
T5
na jbissell
80
T6
na ldsix
62
T4
na grodrig1
85
T7
na TroyAnderson
65
T6
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