Sometimes it can destroy us. It can destroy our relationships with people. Politics. Beliefs. This is what is at the core of this film. It has a political background, sure, but it does not necessarily preach the opinions or beliefs of the actors or filmmakers behind it.
Yes, if you are Republican, the idea of watching a movie based on the campaign of a Democrat is not very inviting, but hold on a minute before you grab your torch or pitchfork. I promise you that this is a film for everyone. As I said, the backdrop is political, but the movie is about loyalty, human nature, and, most importantly, what one is willing to do to get to the top.
In the special features, George Clooney, who is both the director and one of the principal actors, mentions that Paul Giammatti and Philip Seymour Hoffman, two of Hollywood's modern greats, have never actually been in a movie together, let alone a scene. Not only is it exciting to see this grand moment in film history, but it is well worth it. Both actors, who are phenomenal in their own right, make their scenes stand out, especially when they are on screen together.
With the two heavyweights of film out of the way, and George Clooney, needless to say, is great, too, I think it only appropriate to give the leading man the attention and respect he deserves. Ryan Gosling is wonderful as an actor in general, but this film especially. Not only is he the glue to the film, but he is also the lightning, for he is, without a doubt, electrifying, and I apologize for using clichés, but they are more than adequate a way of describing him.
The film in its entirety is good. Not George Clooney's best, but it is certainly good. Whatever your political leanings or the political leanings of family and friends, you should watch this movie just so you can have something to talk about that is about politics, while at the same time it isn't.
"The Ides of March" is out now online and physically in stores.
REVIEW RATING:
★
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