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By Jeremy P (697) on 25 Jun 2008

Is it wrong that I wanted the Republican guy to win instead of the main character…

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By Thérèse F (260) on 09 Jun 2008

Always cool watching Redford when he was young…

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By Elise S (40) on 23 Apr 2008

Some of the best writing in any film. Ever…

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By Chris P (1,701) on 23 Apr 2008

Some of the best writing in any film. Ever…

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By Jeff A (530) on 23 Apr 2008

Some of the best writing in any film. Ever…

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By Artie B (8) on 22 Mar 2008

Somewhere in there is a great message, it just takes a long time to get to it. And who doesn't love Peter Boyle…

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By Mec R (628) on 06 Mar 2008

It never really gets anywere...even the political messages are vague…

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By Sarah M (1,063) on 11 Feb 2008

I think this movie felt there was a statement to be made somewhere in there, and it carries the feeling of a movie that one is supposed to…

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By Private U (13,627) on 07 Feb 2008

Only one of the best political films ever…

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By Ellie H (42) on 15 Jan 2008

Good- for a political movie. I liked robert redford though…

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By Adrian D (118) on 13 Dec 2007

Interesting storyline. A little dry though and it made its point so early on that the ending was a little anti-climatic. I did like it though…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 25 Nov 2007

Almost like a real documentary of a political candidate, I've often wondered when Redford was actually going to run for real…

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By Saharat S (52) on 11 Nov 2007

Shows how a political candidate is handled and shaped by those around them and how the candidate's message is irrelevant; pollsters and TV…

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By David N (761) on 08 Nov 2007

A really great film, delving into the political process…

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By Markus M (154) on 06 Nov 2007

A provoking political drama from early 70's…

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By Camille B (40) on 19 Oct 2007

To think that George W. Bush said this movie inspired him to get into politics. As Redford says; 'the dude missed the point of the movie entirely…

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By Ian A (202) on 12 Oct 2007

Best political movie ever made! you are not a sophiticated(sp) person unless you have seen and adored this movie…

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By Tija F (89) on 06 Oct 2007

Robert redford gives a dynamic performance in this spot-on political satire. totally relevant, and almost frightening if you think about it…

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By Bob M (586) on 05 Oct 2007

This sharp senate race film plus Altman's Tanner '88 make excellent viewing before the U.S. presidential election…

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By Richard Y (597) on 26 Sep 2007

Not your standard structure, but then, a standard structure would not have suited this film at all…

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