It's amazing how this movie still works today; many of the topics discussed are still relevant. Redford is a true movie star here and very believable in this role. This film won the Academy Award for best original screenplay.
This review of The Candidate (1972) was written by Brian C on 09 Apr 2009.
The Candidate has generally received positive reviews.
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