Review of The Ides of March (2011) by Cthetav — 25 Jun 2013
The plot of the film revolves around the race for Idaho in democratic primaries. This gives the film a constant and steadily increasing sense of tension and as the plot progresses it feels like this house of cards may be about to topple which makes for a good story line. Add to this campaign manager Gosling having to juggle his morals when asked to leave the governor he loves for the side hat will surely win the race. It would be difficult to chose a stand out as everyone is amazing; Gosling does his typical acting with few words when necessary, Clooney is charismatic and yet feels at times volatile, and Paul Giamatii just feels greasy and sleazy. Credit should also go to the writers as the managed to make a subject I find difficult and slightly boring easy to understand and gripping. I thought at some points the film looked gorgeous when the lighting and cinematography was combined. If there were a problem I had with this film it was the fact that the film implies there is no good to be found in politics and that in the end it all seems to repeat which felt forced.
Rating 8 out of 10.
A great political film if slightly pessimistic.
This review of The Ides of March (2011) was written by Cthetav on 25 Jun 2013.
The Ides of March has generally received positive reviews.
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