Review of Primary Colors (1998) by Ronn T — 14 Feb 2012

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This review of Primary Colors (1998) was written by Ronn T on 14 Feb 2012.

Primary Colors has generally received positive reviews.

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By Rod E (628) on 30 Dec 2012

Directed by Mike Nichols (The Graduate (1967), Catch-22 (1970) and The Birdcage (1996)), and adapted from the 1996 book by Joe Klein (credited…

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Perhaps Nichols and May's greatest accomplishment is capturing perfectly on film the mysterious, complex, compromised relationship the public…

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By Kyle B (1,653) on 07 Apr 2015

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I thought this was an interesting film, quite character focussed, with some amusing moments, plot twists and the like…

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By Bill S (2,971) on 15 May 2015

With the 2016 Presidential election on the horizon, it is interesting to go back and look at some films which show the campaign process…

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By Marcus W (1,161) on 23 Nov 2015

Isn't sure whether to be a satire or drama, but the supporting cast and the script are so good that it doesn't matter…

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By Stanley Kauffmann (447) for The New Republic (897) on 23 Jul 2014

The result is glib, often funny, sometimes bumpy, and ultimately depressing…

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By Teddy G (25) on 13 May 2012

A sharp and witty look at American politics. Plus some great performances from Travolta, Lester and my beloved Emma Thompson and Kathy Bates…

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By Elvis Mitchell (489) for The New York Times (9,847) on 03 Apr 2015

It's a movie struggling with its own identity crisis, and with the obvious constraints created by its subject matter…

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