Morning Glory showcases the comedic (and romantic) talents of two cute couples of different ages--Harrison Ford and Diane Keaton (never sparklier) and the adorable Rachel McAdams and Patrick Wilson. Love can bloom, no matt... more »er what time of life, or, as the setting of Morning Glory underscores, no matter what time of day. McAdams is excellent and darling as an ambitious TV producer who vows to turn around a sinking morning TV news show by bringing in a heavyweight anchor (Ford) to pair with the lighthearted, deft Keaton. But Ford wants none of the "news lite" that morning shows need to surface, so sparks fly between the bickering co-anchors almost immediately. Happily, Ford is easier in his skin in Morning Glory than he has been in some of his past romantic efforts (Six Days Seven Nights), so he and Keaton play off each other easily and believably. In a parallel story, McAdams's Becky is pursued by Wilson's Adam, which takes Ms. Focused Career Girl (if not the viewer) by surprise. The direction by Roger Michell (Notting Hill) is crisp, although the script by Aline Brosh McKenna (The Devil Wears Prada) isn't particularly funny. (Adam thinks Ford's character, Pomeroy, is the "third worst person in the world," after Kim Jong Il and? Angela Lansbury.) But the world of TV news portrayed in Morning Glory is as immersive as it is in Broadcast News, and the romantic subplots truly are romantic. There's love in the air--and on the air--in Morning Glory. --A.T. Hurley« less
Vicki H. (WNCadventurer) Reviewed on 12/14/2022...
McAdams adorably plays a perky go-get-em twenty-something who knocks into the grumpy wall that is Ford. The over-arching, lightly-touched theme is to avoid making work your total life. The hidden theme is to know a good thing when you have it! Elevated careers may bring more $ but lessen your happiness quotient. I took a pay hit (50%!) just so I can live in the rural woodland paradise of the Smoky Mtns. Best. Decision. Ever.
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Sharon F. (Shar) from AVON PARK, FL Reviewed on 6/28/2022...
This adorable comedy was written by the same person who wrote "The Devil Wears Prada" and the same director as "Notting Hill"...that in itself should tell you that it's going to be a winner! Is it predictable, of course, but aren't most Rom-Coms?! This is a great way to spend 107 minutes of your life.
HS P. from KALISPELL, MT Reviewed on 3/5/2019...
I found this movie to be uplifting in a cute way. The main character, as a young entry-level hard worker wanting her big break, was extremely enthusiastically energetic and persevered in the onslaught of low morale behaviors around her. It's a feel good movie for optimists, and it's also a good movie for those with low morale to see how even one who is eternally optimistic can be shot down repeatedly and express frustrations. Encouraging. Harrison Ford is hilarious in his curmudgeonly role. While it's a very light-hearted movie, this plot also offered a fascinating glimpse of the early morning news industry not otherwise known to me.
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Michel D. (michelann) from WALNUT GROVE, MO Reviewed on 3/12/2014...
I really loved this movie! It stars Rachel McAdams who was new to me and now is definitely on my must watch for list. She is sweet and honest, energetic and cute and should be around a long time making great films. Imagine being so young with self confidence and knowledge to run a morning news TV show. She even gets to tell Harrison Ford’s character how to behave! I was a bit disappointed with Diane Keaton’s character as she was somewhat “bitchy” but then she is out done by the star of the show, McAdams. Very entertaining and a whole lot of fun!
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John N. from EAU CLAIRE, WI Reviewed on 6/17/2011...
very watchable although predictable movie that is well cast.