Wrong is Right is a stunningly topical black comedy written and directed by Richard Brooks. A dark comedy/thriller starring Sean Connery as a salacious TV news superstar jetting around the world bringing us the very latest in wars/riots/death whatever will secures the highest ratings. He bites off more than he can chew however when an Arab ruler, recently added to the CIA's hitlist, decides to send two suitcase nukes to the United States in retaliation. There's plenty of action but not enough laughs as religious fundamentalists, journalists, mercenaries, secret agents and politicians wrestle about for two hours trying to stop/start nuclear war. Apparently it was a flop on release, with critics labelling it implausible haha, I think it deserves a bit more credit however, sure it's a right mess and they obviously found it tough to squeeze laughs out of the subject but the satire is spot on - more so now than 28 years ago when it was made.
I wonder what certificate the animated feature Batman: Under the Red Hood will get? Given the beatings, burning & multiple deaths I doubt they'll manage a 12 - not that I'm complaining though as it's easily one of the best DC/Warner productions so far. The story revolves around the fate of Robin at the hands of the Joker and Gotham's latest kingpin, called the Red Hood. With plenty of action and with a nice line on the Batman/Robin relationship this mature cartoon will hopefully become the template for future releases.
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