Even fans of Harrison Ford have forgotten this comedy in which he looks great as an angry TV host

Harrison Ford is pretty rare when it comes to comedy. So we’ve decided to recommend a little-known movie in which the actor brilliantly shows off the lighter side of his talent: Morning Glory, where he plays a down-to-earth journalist who’s genuinely hilarious. Available on Paramount+, this delightful satire on the world of television, and morning shows in particular, will have a big time!

Sparkling comedy was released in cinemas in 2011 morning glory Tells the story of Becky Fuller (Rachel McAdams), who, despite being young, beautiful, dynamic and ambitious, is in the middle of crossing the professional and sentimental desert. When this TV producer was asked to take over the morning show Daybreak, he accepted the challenge without hesitation. And to boost the audience, he decides to hire Mike Pomeroy (Harrison Ford), the channel’s legendary journalist.

Roger Michell, Director of Notting Hill, Behind the Camera, Aline Brosh McKenna, Screenwriter of The Devil Wears Prada, Screenwriter, JJ Abrams, Director of the two most recent Star Wars films, in production… morning gloryThe title of which clearly refers in part to its sexual meaning, namely morning erection, relies on an amazing creative team.

“One of the funniest and most intelligent scripts I’ve ever read”

In front of the camera, he is just as impressive. Harrison Ford, Rachel McAdamsDiane Keaton, Jeff Goldblum and Patrick Wilson are all excellent in this rhythm-filled satirical-romantic-thriller comedy. Pretty irresistible.

Harrison FordAs an old-fashioned journalist who is not at all happy to present the morning show in a very light tone, I am especially impressed with the script. morning glory. “This is one of the funniest and smartest scripts I’ve ever read.”– states the American actor rudely. “Very good dialogue, strong relationships, a subtle sense of humor, everything that appealed to me. I love doing comedies, but they’re rarely ambitious enough. I found it very well written.” It makes you want to, doesn’t it?

Our meeting with Harrison Ford for ‘Morning Glory’: