This is one of the few, very few comedies and teen movies I ever enjoyed because the usual stereotypes are all messed-up and the characters lack basic forms of self-awareness. Most actors are very good.
Witherspoon is perfect. The directing has a skillful handling of irony.
This review of Election (1999) was written by Frances H on 19 Apr 2013.
Election has generally received very positive reviews.
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