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As an earlier reviewer said, Travolta stole every scene he was in. Recognize the character? It was Vinnie Barberino, all grown up and still a bit sleazy, but still likable, oh yes!

Disappointing were William Hurt and Bob Hoskins, perhaps because their characters were badly written, or they just didn't care. I kept seeing one of the Baldwins (never can remember which) in the Hurt role so Hurt's incredible talents weren't wasted.

Andie McDowell is a sweetie, but not very believable; partly the writing. Character development just wasn't a big thing in this film. Just watch it for Travolta, sit back and enjoy.

The writer was quite kind to the media; they are usually much, much worse. The film did portray well the horrid things that can happen when the media go to work. Excellent acting by nearly all involved. It's a morality play -- about the nasty media, not about the poor nominee who lost her jury duty notice!

Sterling cast, incredible choreography. The directing was

amazing; this cast was as perfect as you could get. John C Reilly

deserves special mention -- "Cellophane Man" was wonderful. I

had just rented the god-awful "Mr T & the Women" and had nearly

given up on my favorite Richard Gere; no more -- he was his old

wonderful self. Welcome back, Mr Gere! Once again Z-J proved

she could act. Hope Zellwegger gets that Oscar, altho down here

everything thinks it will go to Kidman. Loved the segues in and out

of the performing and actual scenes. Fosse would have loved it

all.