2009 Super Bowl XLIII Report Card
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The game
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A |
A classic. Back and forth, with big plays and prime time athletic talent. |
The anthem
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A |
Layered emotion due to Hudson’s family tragedy. The best since Whitney Houston’s 1991 rendition. |
Half-time show
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B+ |
The Boss still has knees! Entertaining. But did most viewers relate? |
Al & John |
B+ |
By the book, as expected. Let the drama of the game shine through. |
The ads |
D |
Terrible. Again proving too much money can kill creativity. Alec Baldwin a bright spot in quirky Hulu ad. |
Trophy presentation |
C |
Anti-climactic. Nothing saps excitement like a raised spaceship pod with forced speeches and interviews. Looked like a set piece from U2’s Lemon Discoteque tour. |
The party I attended |
A+ |
First class. All the trappings: too much food, too many desserts. Big screen home theater viewing awesome. |
2009 Super Bowl XLIII: Report card
Rating the game, the anthem, the half-time show, the ads, and more.