A scary portrayal of the TV pilot process. David Duchovony shines as well basically Judd Apatow. Ending is depressing. Entertainging, Sad, and Mainly True. Underated Gem.

I considered this to be Duchovny's redemption for House of D, a horrid movie. Even Robin Williams couldn't save that one.

Hilarious satire of the business, and I was right there feeling immensely frustrated along with Duchovny. Entertaining and, unfortunately, probably based on many true stories.

Watching this film about the compromises one must make in order to a television show on the air makes me glad I barely watch it. Not that films don't go through the same rigmarole.

Starts maybe too dry, but stick with it and you'll warm to it. Some very knowing jokes about film and TV people.

It was kind of blah. Sure I loved all the actors and the satire and everything but I just didn't care. At the end I was just like "so what"

Only people in the creative service world would really get this film. If you didn't get it then you are just one of the "execs." This movies embodies why this world is horrible. Everyone thinks they're a pro and can (or must) add their opinion to ... (read more) Only people in the creative service world would really get this film. If you didn't get it then you are just one of the "execs." This movies embodies why this world is horrible. Everyone thinks they're a pro and can (or must) add their opinion to a project. This is the path to mediocrity or worse. I loved how painful this movies is to watch. I also found it humorous that another reviewer below thought this movie was "depressing." Go figure. This movie was well done all around. Good suggestion Raj.

2008 Movies: 126

David Duchovny was surprisingly good in this, I had never considered him to be a "good" actor.

It has its entertaining moments, but it's nothing fantastic.

I did not want to cancel and turn off "The TV Set" as I was watching this brawny satirical comedy about the television industry's ongoing ratings war. David Duchovny bring his sex game (oops, sorry David) I mean his "A" game as Mike Klein, a televisi... (read more) I did not want to cancel and turn off "The TV Set" as I was watching this brawny satirical comedy about the television industry's ongoing ratings war. David Duchovny bring his sex game (oops, sorry David) I mean his "A" game as Mike Klein, a television series screenwriter who pilots up his latest script to the network. His initiated script loosely based on the aftermath of his brother's suicide is gradually converted into a completely different television tale due to network politics and external pressures. Writer-Director Jake Kasdan gets a good share of my high ratings points by brilliantly depicting the intrapersonal politics and nuances of the television industry via an effective comedic channel delivery. The supporting acting of "The TV Set" was of high auteur definition clarity also: Sigourney Weaver was wickedly delicious as the high- strung television executive, Ioann Gruffudd was executively effective as the transplanted British television producer, Judy Greer wonderfully played her part as Alice the "smiley on all accounts" assistant, and Justine Bateman renewed her acting skills by staying strongly tied to her devoted but firm pregnant wife character. So my end credits to this review inform you to make sure you lock in your cinematic channel to "The TV Set". **** Good

Lots of interesting actors in this movie about a TV show doomed to being pooped out the network crap factory. A good story of too many execs destroying the creative process. As a side note, Ioan Gruffud should stick to stuff like this rather than the... (read more) Lots of interesting actors in this movie about a TV show doomed to being pooped out the network crap factory. A good story of too many execs destroying the creative process. As a side note, Ioan Gruffud should stick to stuff like this rather than the Fantastic Four garbage.