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6.0 out of 10

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  1. RossT.
    Mar 28, 2007
    8
    Hilarious satire of the American's idea of television entertainment. The movie and tv "in-jokes" are the best part. Not for everyone. If you are media-savvy, however, you will LOVE IT. Oh, and Sigourney dominates.
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  2. MarkM.
    Mar 28, 2007
    9
    The TV Set is a hilarious look at the dark underbelly of television programming and the brain-dead geniuses who run it. David Duchovny leaves Mulder behind as series writer/creator Mike Klein who struggles to maintain the quality and integrity of his show, "The Wexler Chronicles," and get it on the air in spite of "suggestions" from the network suits in casting, making of pilot to the network upfronts. Sigourney Weaver has a deliciously meaty role as Lenny, head of programming for the Panda network, who proudest of the success of the network's powerhouse hit "Slut Wars." If you've ever wondered what "they" were thinking when they decided to put this show on the air, see "The TV Set" and the answers will become painfully, hysterically clear.… Expand
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  3. KenG.
    May 17, 2007
    8
    Sharp, clever, funny, on-the-mark satire, giving insight as to what is wrong with modern day TV.
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  4. AdamB.
    Mar 28, 2007
    9
    Saw this absolutly pitch perfect satire last year at the Tribeca Film Festival, I'm so happy it is getting a wider audience. Great Hollywood satire with an awesome cast. Sigourney Weaver Steals the show as a Ari-Gold-esque tv executive who is given some of the best one liners in recent history. A must see.
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  5. AlanC.
    May 18, 2007
    3
    A shameless ripoff of "For Your Consideration" which was equally annoying. A typical Hollywood inside joke on the rest of us, only it backfired, because the joke was on them for being so arrogant. What a waste of time and money!
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Metascore
65 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 26
  3. Negative: 2 out of 26
  1. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: David Edelstein
    70
    It's deftly calibrated and acted with relish: Kasdan is really good!
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  2. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Andrew O'Hehir
    60
    This is a tepidly amusing film that will offend no one, including those it claims to skewer.
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  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Frank Scheck
    50
    Whether outsiders will find much to appreciate in The TV Set is another question because the film fails to provide the thematic resonance of similarly themed predecessors like the brilliant "Network."
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