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8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17

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  1. ChadS.
    Nov 29, 2003
    9
    Hayden Christensen is very good as Stephen Glass, but he fails to make him likable. We don't see what his colleagues see. What Christensen has done, however, is create a character that we love to hate. "Shattered Glass" would've been a triumph if we felt sympathy for the devil when his editor fires him. But this is an exciting, must-see film. It's clear to us that Glass believed his own lies, in scenes where he places himself in the fiction with pen and pad, scribbling notes, in which he refers to when trying to prove the veracity of his story. Glass is a sick man, so sick, he daydreams about the validation of his prefabricated stories. "Shattered Glass" is almost the best movie of 2003. … Expand
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  2. Eileen
    Dec 4, 2003
    9
    The movie is good. The ending and title are not.
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  3. MarcK.
    Oct 28, 2003
    6
    Completely mediocre...nothing special at all. This seemed like it should have been a Movie of the Week on TV. I'll be interested in seeing how many people are actually interested enough to see this in theaters. I don't think it will be many.
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  4. RickH.
    Jan 12, 2004
    10
    Best movie of the year. Hands down. The acting is excellent but most importantly, the storyline is a true story, and it is this basis that makes it possibly the most fascinating storyline you will experience at the movies this year.
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  5. BenA.
    Apr 4, 2004
    9
    This was such an awesome story. I was really drawn in. The best element of this movie is trying to figure out when Glass is lying and telling the truth. This had some awesome acting, all around. This movie was one of the few where I actually noticed how skilled the film editor was. If for nothing else, see this movie for the editing.
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  6. CherylC.
    Jul 21, 2004
    8
    Intelligent, current true-life drama. Thought the 69 Metascore looked low, and wonder just how that weighting works! Lots of critics really liked it. I did too...
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  7. MarshaT.
    Dec 31, 2003
    10
    This movie is truly a diamond in the rough. Relying on dialogue- and only dialogue- to bring the story of Stephen Glass to life, Shattered Glass is genuine and gloriously free of all the pretenses typically associated with Hollywood blockbusters. Shines through in a year when overrated movie stars, violence, and sex have been relied upon to bolster otherwise lifeless films. The acting is noteworthy, too. Sarsgaard delivers a believable performance worthy of Oscar contention. Shattered Glass is, without a doubt, way above the cut.… Expand
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  8. V.Allyn
    Oct 29, 2003
    10
    A meticulously crafted story that mesmerizes and intrigues. Wonderfully well acted and directed. Simply a great film.
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  9. ScutF.
    Dec 23, 2003
    10
    One of the most engrossing movies this year; all done without extraordinarily flashy characters, quick cuts, obligatory sex, explosions or gun fire. Just a true story told well. I've seen maybe 4 or 5 exceptional films this year, and "Shattered Glass" was one of them (which name, by the way, works).
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  10. Doehl
    Mar 25, 2012
    5
    The film is flashy, but the filmmakers are not getting inside their character's brain at all and rather focus more on the dull procedures of editing in corporate magazines.
  11. LighterThings
    Mar 29, 2012
    8
    The cast is what makes Shattered Glass the engaging film that it is. While it does somewhat follow the formula for a by-the-numbers biopic, it's the performances by a surprisingly captivating cast that makes the film so powerful. Special mention must be made of Hayden Christensen, who showed that he was much more than just a Canadian soap star / George Lucas' puppet. Christensen manages to effortlessly display the tension and terror of being "caught" in Glass' lies, and his portrayal of Glass' staunch refusal to ever admit to a lie is only amplified by Peter Sarsgaard's tenacious Chuck Lane, who only wants Glass to just admit to his mistakes. Shattered Glass isn't a perfect film, and may come off as boring to some, but if you enjoy performance pieces from an excellent cast, this film is definitely for you.… Expand
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Metascore
73 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Michael Rechtshaffen
    70
    Although the substance could have used more visual style, Ray tells an uncluttered story and draws strong performances from his actors.
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  2. Premiere
    Reviewed by: Glenn Kenny
    88
    Against very steep odds, writer-director Billy Ray and company have, in telling the real-life story of fictionalizing "New Republic" writer Stephen Glass and his downfall, produced the most entertaining inside-journalism movie since "All the President's Men."
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    75
    The film never digs deep enough into the pressures on Glass from his family, his peers and himself to achieve psychological depth. But as an inside look into the hothouse of journalism, it's dynamite.
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