Review of The Ides of March (2011) by André D — 23 Jun 2012
Often, GOOD film serves a purpose. It serves to make us introspective. To connect with characters, or shift our world views. Sure, a need to entertain exists, but, it usually becomes secondary. When I first realized that The Ides of March was a political film, or, at least centered around politics, I feared it would be banal and dull or be so highfalutin that it might be pointless to watch.
I was pleasantly surprised. With Ryan Gosling, George Clooney, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and Paul Giamatti masterfully taking us through the story of intrigue, betrayal, and manipulation the film rarely falls flat.
It's a great commentary on the state of politics and our beliefs. One of the last lines of the film spoken by Ryan Goslings Stephen to Marisa Tomei's New York Reporter character Ida - "You're my best friend, Ida" - is spoken with such bittersweet sincerity and realization that the weight of the words are enough to make one wonder, "how much can one man hold on his shoulders?".
Luckily, Ryan Gosling has a broad physique. - Watch it.
This review of The Ides of March (2011) was written by André D on 23 Jun 2012.
The Ides of March has generally received positive reviews.
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