Review of The Campaign (2012) by Frank D — 21 Feb 2013

Couple funny parts, but forgettable overall.

This review of The Campaign (2012) was written by Frank D on 21 Feb 2013.

The Campaign has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jeremyc9 (1) on 26 Nov 2015

I love Will Ferrell. I love Zach Galifianakis. I hate this movie. This type of shallow comedy is usually found in Adam Sandler movies…

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By Andrew M (2,871) on 30 Jun 2016

The Campaign is hilarious and brilliant. Impossible not to laugh! Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis are comedy gold…

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By Kelly Jane Torrance (368) for Washington Examiner (271) on 21 Dec 2018

If this year's presidential campaign doesn't provide enough laughs for your liking, here is one that will…

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By Peter T (323) on 30 Dec 2014

It was funny but not as funny as I thought! I still liked it tho…

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By Jeshelle V (39) on 10 Aug 2017

It was okay. I wasn't sure who to like until the end. That family that Cam Brady kept disturbing was the BEST…

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By Lee H (754) on 08 Jan 2015

Neither one of their best films but overall a fairly funny lightweight comedy…

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By Collin P (449) on 22 Jan 2017

My hubby and meet really enjoyed this movie. we've watched this movie numerous times. N fact we bout to watch it again…

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By Pat Padua (495) for DCist (403) on 29 Aug 2018

Filled with the broad stereotypes typical of an increasingly divisive electorate and of a Will Ferrell vehicle, but there's a broader and in…

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By Alejandro E (452) on 07 Dec 2014

Tired and derivative, The Campaign fails to accrue more than a plagiarized resemblance, and merely a fraction of the appeal of either Ferrell's…

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By Jessedillinger (50) on 25 Apr 2023

An accurate portrayal of politics. 2 old white idiots going back and forth. Couldn't describe it any better…

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