Wednesday, 24 February 2016

The web of darkness

The Ides of March (2011)

Directed by George Clooney this film based on the play “Farragut North” stars Ryan Gosling, Clooney himself, Philip Symour Hoffman and Evan Rachel Wood. A 30 year old junior campaign manager working for a democrat primary candidate gets caught in the web of politics.

This is a good story about the dirty politics that goes on behind the screen of idealism as our protagonist has his belief in his candidate and the process broken. There is some cross over with Primary Colors (1998) here but this is an enjoyable film in it's own right. A great cast has been assembled here and they all give good performances, even those in smaller, supporting roles.


4/5

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