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By Stephen Holden (1,707) for The New York Times (9,847) on 11 Jul 2012

Although it only glosses the mechanics of local politics, it exudes an endearingly scruffy charm…

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By Marc Mohan (821) for Portland Oregonian (2,019) on 09 Jul 2012

Perhaps the most curious omission from the movie Grassroots is that there's no mention at all of the classic Simpsons episode Marge vs. the Monorail…

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By John Defore (1,351) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 09 Jul 2012

A campaign movie for viewers who, if they care about politics at all, certainly don't require the full Sorkin treatment…

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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 Nick Schager (2,294) for Village Voice (8,525) on 09 Jul 2012

By ultimately softening its stance toward McIver, Grassroots disingenuously has it both ways, reducing politics first to a David-versus-Goliath…

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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 Harvey S. Karten (2,210) for Compuserve (1,948) on 06 Jul 2012

Gives the impression that a city council campaign in Seattle is followed by only a bunch of youths whooping it up…

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By Patryk C (413) on 23 Jun 2012

Interesting true story that will mean more to those with a Seattle connection…

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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 Deedee C (1) on 22 Jun 2012

We saw the opener yesterday at the Harvard Exit - loved it…

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By Todd G (322) on 10 Jun 2012

Jason Biggs plays a more serious role attempting to rein in the antics of his bombastic city council candidate, played by Joel Moore…

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By Lawrence L (69) on 09 Jun 2012

Really good! If you're not in Seattle, check this out. It's a movie about a friend of mine who almost got elected to the city council here…

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