12 Great Movie Duos That Were Based On Real Life Events

10. Shattered Glass (Steve & Chuck)

10 Shattered Glass Steve and Chuck both have so many great moments in Shattered Glass. First and foremost, every scene advances the narrative, and Hayden Christensen and Peter Sarsgaard both nail it, disappearing completely like absolute pros into their roles. The awkwardness of Steve's character as a self-doubting journalist (and then some!) thickly permeates the atmosphere, and every scene with him truly is a pitch to obtain one thing or another. Sarsgaard plays Chuck with just as much nuance, only it's about silent, down-to-earth, honest struggle in the politics of his job. And when these two worlds collide, they might as well be speaking different languages, yet one of them was pretending all along as if it were otherwise. The two actors truly connect their Bizarro-chemistry, the story, and the roles every single character plays in it.
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Ian Boucher is many things when he is not writing for WhatCulture.com -- explorer, friend of nature, and librarian. He enjoys stories of many kinds and is fascinated with what different mediums can bring to them. He has developed particular affections for movies and comic books, especially the ones that need more attention, taking them absolutely seriously with a sense of humor. He constantly strives to build his understanding of the relationships between world cultures, messages, and audiences.