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I was left in awe after watching Margin Call, This movie is Glengarry Glen Ross on steroids.

The movie portrays the high rollers of financial management at their psychopathic best. Human concern and emotion is replaced by greed and the desire for an extra step up the corporate ladder. Sam Rogers (Kevin Spacey) seems to be the only character with any sense of human concern or emotion and then that is for his dog. In a way Sam is his dog in the corporate machinations. Therefdore the final scene and the sound effects as the credits roll provides an unsuspected emotional impact.

This movie is exceptionally well written, directed and edited. The ensemble cast is amazing.

This movie will join my list of all time favourite pictures. I will be highly disappointed if it and several members of the cast do not appear on lists when Oscar nominations are announced.

This is a documentary that captures movie history on the run. The film tells the story of the much maligned movie mogul, Harvey Weinstein but in so doing tells us about the current state of Hollywood production. The thesis of the movie is that Harvey Weinstein with his brother has changed the face of Hollywood but leaves open the question of whether the change is for the better or the worse. It gives kudos to Weinstein for popularizing Indy films but points out present-day criticism that Weinstein's impact has been to kill independent productions an to inflate costs such that low budget arty films cannot now be made. It also begs us to consider whether the genius of Harvey Weinstein was in his sharp business acumen or whether he is a misunderstood artiste. Can he be both? It never suggests he was anything other than a genius whatever label we attribute to him. The movie may be "unauthorized" but in the end it is a love story for Harvey Weinstein. The movie audience will come away believing that Harvey may lack tact but he has been a force for good ultimately in flavouring our appreciation for all varieties of film

If this were not a TV movie I would expect it to be listed as an Oscar nominee. The movie is captivating not only for the exceptional acting but providing us with a glimpse into the world of autism. Everything about this movie points to excellence: the writing, the direction, the cinematography and the acting of a superb cast featuring Claire Danes in what must be the role of a lifetime.

The movie is moving in its emotional impact without becoming maudlin. The pace of the movie is quick and takes us through a number of years in the fascinating life of Temple Grandin without losing us or boring us.

Temple Grandin describes herself in the movie as "different not less." I would describe the movie as "different and great."

The cast and the crew may well be in line for Emmys and Golden Globes. If so, let no one say it was because of sympathy for the subject matter. It deserves any awards it wins for the excellence of the production values.

This is TV at its best!