Review of Miss Sloane (2016) by Migdalorguy — 23 Jan 2022
So sometimes you take a risk and yoiu are rewarded. Sometimes, the algorithms get it right. Sometimes I take a look at what Netflix is recommending, and sometimes they label something a hidden gem. Because I am a person of very eclectic and varying tastes, Netflix's (and other companies') algorithms tend to not get it right more often than they get it right.
It's a coin flip. Today, Netflix won the coin flip, as I took it's hidden gem suggestion to watch the 2014 film "Miss Sloane." Jessica Chastain delivers a stunning performance in this indictment of lobbying and our political system.
Director John Madden has utilized Chastain and the remainder of this talented cast to best effect, delivering a tightly-wound thriller combined with a well-managed potshot at K-Street and Washington politics.
Chastain is the perfect anti-hero, but such is her magnetic performance that you find yourself rooting for the anti-hero. It's almost a spoiler to say that there's a small payback for that. Extra bonus you get Sam Waterston, John Lithgow, and even Christine Branaski.
Mark Strand, Gugu M'batha-Raw, and Jake Lacy create compelling characters that hurther the plot. Yes, you might find it a bit obvious, and it certainly tackles and easy target, but it does it well. It's two hours well spent, and yes, it is entertaining (asumming my readers know by that I don't mean amusing.
) Go and give it a shot. You might be glad you did.
This review of Miss Sloane (2016) was written by Migdalorguy on 23 Jan 2022.
Miss Sloane has generally received positive reviews.
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