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“Well, the movie isn't bad. For a while, I even told myself I liked it, even as it missed one mark after another. But in the end, it's shapeless and blandly apolitical, apart from its watered-down feminism. You see, Fey's Kim Baker - changed from Barker - transforms herself from a neophyte reporter, condescended to by male war correspondents, soldiers and Afghan officials, into a hard-charging political animal who speaks the language fluently and parties as hard as men. That's about as edgy as a sitcom.”

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David Edelstein
David Edelstein

David Edelstein, born in 1959, is a renowned film critic with a significant influence in the film review field. Known for his insightful and accessible writing style, he has made a name for himself with his unique perspectives on cinema. more

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