Review of Grassroots (2012) by Deedee C — 22 Jun 2012

We saw the opener yesterday at the Harvard Exit - loved it. And after the movie, had coffee across the street with some movie goer's and Stephen G...was great fun!!!

DeeDee & Keith.

This review of Grassroots (2012) was written by Deedee C on 22 Jun 2012.

Grassroots has generally received mixed reviews.

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By The Movie W (190) on 05 Nov 2012

Gyllenhaal's film is based on the true story of Grant Cogswell, an out of work music critic who ran for city council in Seattle's 2001 campaign,…

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By Chris Cabin (484) for Slant Magazine (8,298) on 08 Jul 2012

It isn't entirely clear what Stephen Gyllenhaal sees in the material apart from some lukewarm raging against the machine…

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By Matthew Turner (2,508) for ViewLondon (2,339) on 07 Nov 2012

Engaging, enjoyable and extremely well timed political comedy/drama with a strong script and a pair of terrific performances from Jason Biggs…

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By Danielle K (539) on 20 Apr 2013

Grant Cogswell is probably the only likable character in this movie.I think the story at heart gets lost among all the little side stories…

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By Philip French (1,151) for Observer (UK) (2,398) on 12 Nov 2012

[A] refreshing real-life political story…

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By Timothy G (217) on 22 Jun 2012

Very funny and inspiring! A great political comedy…

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By Andrew Schenker (354) for Time Out (7,510) on 09 Jul 2012

Factor in a questionable use of 9/11 footage, and this is one film as misguided as the business-as-usual subject it aims to critique…

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By Jeremy B (846) on 18 Sep 2013

Perhaps not the greatest of political stories but there's a cast that injects plenty of interest, and make it an endearing film…

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By Matt B (1,998) on 19 Feb 2013

Fantastic film! Audience was laughing the whole time…

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