USA. Bombshell is a movie starring Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, and Margot Robbie. A group of women take on Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere he presided over at the network. writed by Charles Randolph. 7 of 10. 2019. Duration 109 Minute

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This was probably the best film I've seen in years. Charlize Theron was remarkable as Megan Kelly, almost eerie in her portrayal. Margot Robie was a revelation. Kate McKinnon was underutilized and Nicole Kidman was almost in a throwaway role, but the casting was spot on. I was terrified for these women, enraged at their situation and appalled at the culture that was allowed to form and thrive. How anyone could call this a "left wing" movie is beyond me, unless sexual harassment and abuse can be considered "right wing " values. It has nothing to do with it being about Fox News. We could have climbed into many corporate climates. It just so happens that Fox News prides itself with being "fair and equal" and the fall from grace was so very far and so very loud. An empowering and extremely important film. I have to note that the showing I went to had a small audience of 10 people,only two were men. Both men walked out before the film ended. The women stayed and applauded the film. Perhaps too much truth? Maybe they were expecting a film where 3 blond hotties got into cat fights? Oh, well. They should have stayed. What if a woman in their life was subjected to this behavior? Would it become important then? Or just another "left wing" piece about how women have actual brains and aren't pieces of meat to be ogled and discredited? Should be required viewing.

The acting is phenomenal. The story trying and triumphant. Good for Gretchen Carlson to be smart enough and tough enough to take action and for all the bravery exhibited by so many victims.