I saw this movie years ago and purchased it to see it again. It's an interesting look at how someone can mislead, fool and manipulate people into believing every word they say as well as protecting them. Stephen Glass is no exception and it is incredulous that he got away with it for so long at a well read national magazine. The characters are realistic and it's almost sad at the end to see them realize so much destruction and yet, Stephen is continuing to try and manipulate the situation. In addition to the movie, in the extra features, there is the interview with Stephen Glass from 60 Minutes which makes the DVD all the more worth it.
Solid film, particularly for the journalism classroom
The movie is very good, especially as a teaching piece for ethics in journalism. I expect it will incite excellent discussion with my students next week.
His last name was glass; what he did "shattered" a promising career.
I'm in the world of journalism and this is a great story -- great because it's true -- of a young man who pushed the envelope to enjoy more success and fame.... at the price of the truth.