Lara Kretler's blog » Uncategorized http://www.larakretler.com PRogress not PRfection Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:46:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 PR on the big screen http://www.larakretler.com/index.php/2008/07/pr-on-the-big-screen/ http://www.larakretler.com/index.php/2008/07/pr-on-the-big-screen/#comments Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:15:16 +0000 Lara K http://www.larakretler.com/?p=48 I treated myself to a movie out tonight. When I got to the theatre, I decided to see whatever film was starting next and that left me with a choice – it was between Wanted and Hancock. Hmm, what a tough call – Angelina Jolie or Will Smith? I knew I’d enjoy either film but I ended up going with Hancock. I had read some bad reviews, but I also knew that a PR guy played a fairly major role and I wanted to see how Hollywood would portray my kind this time around.

Imagine my surprise when A) I thoroughly enjoyed the movie and B) the PR guy, though a bit of a caricature, is portrayed as honest, decent, strategic, thoughtful, caring, ethical and genuine. I loved Jason Bateman in the role. Sure he wasn’t the sharpest crayon in the box, but he had big ideas and gave good counsel and had integrity. I’ll take that portrait of a PR pro any day over others I’ve seen.

So, what’s your favorite movie of the summer so far? And what are some other good – or bad – portrayals of PR folk on the big screen? Ben Affleck in Jersey Girl is the only other one that’s coming to mind, but I know there are lots of others. (Edit: I just couldn’t help searching – there are tons!)

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