The timing of this movie is on point with the 2012 Presidential election on the horizon. The film stars Ryan Gosling who plays an idealistic staffer for a newbie presidential candidate, played by George Clooney. Gosling gets a crash course on dirty politics during his stint on the campaign trail. With everything that has gone on with John Edwards and other politicians this movie comes off a little stale. It is true that truth is stranger than fiction and this fiction is really not as interesting as today's television political coverage.
The interesting aspect of the script is what opportunities that are available to people who attach themselves to candidates who end up losing. Gosling's chracter is cocky and sure of himself but his naivity does not ring true.
If you do decied to see this movie see it for the star power. Philip Seymour Hoffman and Marisa Tomei do an excellent job in supporting cast roles. They continue to display their Oscar winning talents.
Verdict:
Stay home and watch Fox Political News coverage, it's more entertaining.
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