It is possible for workaholics to be interesting and even entertaining. But basing Morning Glory on an overworked, socially inept 30-something won't win any awards for originality.
Becky Fuller (Rachel McAdams) is a workaholic who becomes a victim of downsizing.
She gets a new job as an executive producer of a 'second-rate' morning TV show aimed at housewives.
In an attempt to revive the struggling show, Becky brings in the arrogant Mike Pomeroy (Harrison Ford) to co-host with Colleen Peck (Diane Keaton). But the ratings keep sliding and boss Jerry Barnes (Jeff Goldblum) gives her six weeks to boost ratings or the show will be cancelled. So Becky resorts to sensational programming to try to keep her job. One of the film's few highlights is the interesting debate on which is more important: news or entertainment?
McAdams plays the role of an all-work-and-no-play girl, but is not very convincing. An all-too-predictable plot line doesn't help much, either.