- Actors: Hayden Christensen, Chloë Sevigny, Steve Zahn, Peter Sarsgaard, Rosario Dawson
- Directors: Billy Ray
- Writers: Billy Ray, Buzz Bissinger
- Producers: Adam Merims, Craig Baumgarten, Gaye Hirsch, Marc Butan, Michael Paseornek
- Format: Anamorphic, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, NTSC
- Language English
- Subtitles: English, Spanish
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 12
- Studio: Lions Gate
- DVD Release Date: 23 Mar 2004
- Run Time: 94 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0001907AI
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 175,933 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I was motivated to write this review by the reviewer who gave the film one star; can't believe anyone could find this film boring. A very 'straight' treatment of the subject - no attempt to psychoanalyse Glass, for example - makes an very compelling and dramatic film. Shows what can be done with a low budget and the right script. Loved it.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
SHATTERED GLASS re-creates several days in May 1998 when the disconcertingly young writer phenom for the "New Republic", Stephen Glass (Hayden Christensen), was revealed as a fraud when it was discovered by a rival publication that a recent piece Glass had written on a convention of computer hackers was completely bogus. (As the audience learns at the film's end, 27 of 41 of Stephen's articles for the NR, the "in-flight magazine on Air Force One", were wholly or partially "cooked".)
Rather than painting Glass as overtly malicious, this film is more sympathetic. It depicts Stephen as so craving the affection and respect of his colleagues at the NR that he'd go to any extreme to contribute a sensational story for the magazine. It left me wondering what Stephen's home life was like while growing up. However, in contrast to last year's hit CATCH ME IF YOU CAN wherein the featured scam artist was presented almost as a folk hero, at least the creators of SHATTERED GLASS had the honesty to portray its protagonist for the pathetic puppy he apparently was. Christensen was eminently believable as Glass - I despised the character from the very start.
The "hero" of this film, if there can be said to be one, is the NR's new managing editor, Chuck Lane (Peter Sarsgaard), who must determine the extent of Stephen's lying ways without alienating the rest of the young staff writers, who already consider him to be the toady of the Big Boss. Sarsgaard's Lane did a splendid job of causing me to suspend my cynicism for a brief moment and actually believe that the NR's collective mea culpa at the finale was actually brought on by a hiccup of journalistic integrity than the fact of getting caught. Funny, though, how the Big Boss wasn't shown as being moved one way or the other. Where was the righteous indignation from that corner?
For me, SHATTERED GLASS was more of an opportunity for incredulous fascination than entertainment. I suspect that a viewer's appreciation of the film would be enhanced by regular reading of the New Republic, something I've not done even once. (I'm therefore not burdened with the sobriquet "intellectual".)
And, as we learn before the final credits roll, the real-life Stephen Glass has since finished law school. Isn't that just too precious for words?
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I stumbled across this movie and am so glad I did. I really enjoyed it, even although most of it was very nerve racking and nail biting to watch.
It's the story of a young journalist who makes up his articles at The New Republic. The story of how he got away with it for so long, and then his eventual downfall.
What I find really fascinating is that it's based on real events. I had a feeling it might be when I was watching it.
Fast paced (to suit the magazine offices), full of drama and suspense. A fantastic performance from every actor (and it was an amazing cast). I'd recommend it.
It's the story of a young journalist who makes up his articles at The New Republic. The story of how he got away with it for so long, and then his eventual downfall.
What I find really fascinating is that it's based on real events. I had a feeling it might be when I was watching it.
Fast paced (to suit the magazine offices), full of drama and suspense. A fantastic performance from every actor (and it was an amazing cast). I'd recommend it.
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Clever low budget film with great casting
The scriptwriter draws you into the world of Glass's deceit in quite an unexpected way that makes you on the receiving end of one of Glass's pranks as much as his NR editors and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by R. Whitlock
A lovely film in many respects. Great production, acting, scripting &...
I thought Shattered Glass was very wisely and maturely crafted. It came across as an excellently produced and acted drama of a good deal of merit. Read more
Published 14 months ago by G. Connolly
An excellent drama based on a true story
The true story if Shattered Glass charts the rise and fall of Stephen Glass, a reporter for 'The New Republic' magazine. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ernie
You must absolutely see this fantastic film!!!!!!!
Shattered Glass is a complex, moving and exciting film. The best thing about it is the haunting and Oscar-worthy performance by Hayden Christensen, of whom I was really and... Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2004 by EH
STAY CLEAR OF THIS FILM!!!!!!!!
I have only given this film 1 * as it was essential to be able to write this review. I would prefer to give it half a * or none at all. Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2004
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