I did watch it at least twice in a row and then listen to the dvd commentary instead of doing literally anything else with my life...

| Nov 10, 2020

Hayden Christensen and Peter Sarsgaard in the two main roles turn in career-best performances as their respective characters' descent/ascent is so cleverly played out.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 3, 2020

What Billy Ray's confident debut lacks in situational dramatics...it more than makes up for in the central performance of young Hayden Christensen...

| Mar 16, 2020

Just as I was starting to wonder not only if I did really like Steve that much but also if it were possible that I was not even meant to, a story of his is challenged.

| Feb 1, 2018

Being a film about fibs, it is desperate not to tell any. Big mistake.

| Dec 14, 2017

It's intriguing stuff that's heightened by the efforts of a seriously impressive supporting cast...

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Nov 27, 2016

Ray propels the lamentable tale along at a brisk clip, is clear in his storytelling and mercifully avoids moralizing or self-congratulation.

| Apr 27, 2011

Journalistic scandal story best for older teens.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 28, 2010

Using unexpectedly suspenseful character drama, "Shattered Glass" elevates itself to the upper echelon of journalism films. Unless there's ever a 2x4 famous enough to warrant biopic treatment, this will likely be Christensen's only great performance.

| Original Score: 4/4 | Oct 1, 2010

Perhaps the best exploration of American journalism this past decade has seen.

| Original Score: A | Sep 7, 2010

Journalistic ethics are scrupulously explored in this crystal-clear dramatization of real-life "New Republic" feature writer Stephen Glass's meteoric rise and rapid dissolution over falsified articles he wrote for the publication during the mid '90s as a

| Original Score: A- | May 10, 2009

An excellent movie with a suspenseful and engrossing story...

| Apr 29, 2009

Writer-director Ray has a no-fuss style that is quietly, thoroughly gripping.

| Nov 1, 2007

Not a particularly cinematic story, but outstanding performances justify this production

| Original Score: 3/4 | Apr 14, 2006

[An] adept, often incisively funny recounting of the Glass debacle...

| Feb 9, 2006

cautionary tale for future generations

| Original Score: 6/10 | Jun 26, 2005

Ray stages the film not as a mystery but as a case study in all-consuming denial and professional and psychological self-destruction.

| Original Score: B | May 4, 2005

A meticulously constructed slow burn drama whose strength lies in not only its fascinating true story, but the filmmakers attention to detail which makes it a lazily paced but nevertheless worthwhile investment of your time.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 2, 2005

As the net begins to close, you may find it impossible to suppress your delight at Glass's loss of composure. Why? Perhaps because you won't recall being quite so irritated by anyone, in any movie, ever.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 7, 2005

...even when faced with shame and mortification, some people will find it within themselves to do the right thing.

Full Review | Original Score: A- | Jan 29, 2005