“State of Play” takes a stab at turning a sometimes morally questionable profession (journalism) into the pinnacle of righteousness.

Cal McAffrey (Russell Crowe) and his sexy colleague Della Frye (Rachel McAdams) work for the Washington Globe. The Globe is facing tough times however, and the duo’s boss, Cameron Lynne (Helen Mirren) is constantly looking for scoops.

Cal sets off to investigate a double homicide when another disaster strikes. Cal’s best friend and roommate from college, U.S. Congressman Stephen Collins (Ben Affleck) loses a crucial research assistant and his mistress in a horrible subway accident.

Cal and Della put their heads together to figure out who’s behind the deaths.

“State of Play” offers a new take on corruption. Crowe and McAdams go after the story, and their acting gives the film a fine edge.

The plot is complex and depends on past events, which can be frustrating at times, but such lapses are entirely forgivable.

The acting and atmosphere are superb. Crowe and McAdams together are enough to immerse any moviegoer.

“State of Play” makes you laugh, gives an adrenaline rush and makes you want more and more – and it delivers.

The movie flows and is pieced together so well that it’s easy to forget you’re at the movies. Scenes are frequently dark, boding and suspenseful. Combined with Crowe’s unique character, a bathroom break will be out of the question.

“State of Play” tackles an already overused plot and makes it into something fresh.

There is no doubt that this film is more than worth seeing; you won’t forget a moment of it.

Give it a go.