Review of Election (1999) by Rory P — 31 Aug 2012

Matthew Brodericks character reminds me of me, so I thank the film for that. I root for Jessica Campbell as Tammy Metzler.

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Not sure how to rate this. There are strong elements here, and I really appreciate its view of the world, the way it makes fun of people and their problems (It gives me a bit of perspective. We are a very weak deluded bunch aren't we. Or perhaps just me.).

There's some great observations, and while I thought it was occasionally over reliant on narration, a lot of the stylistic flourishes are great. (liked Brodericks sexual fantasia involving flicks character, and the bea sting seems to stay with you.).

Its hard to describe why it doesn't get beyond 3 stars. It doesn't seem to build into something truly great:

"As such 'Election' works as a character piece but struggles to meld its components into a satisying whole. Interesting, but not vital. ".

This deserves more than three stars (for the poster alone.) But the end product film just can't quite escape 3 star territory.

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Where is Jessica Campbell now? She played Chris Kliens lesbian sister in the film. Really liked her.