We saw "Th Ides of March" a couple of weeks ago. I like politics. I like George Clooney. I wasn't bored.
But I had a hard time with the movie. Very cynical. Clooney produced, directed and co-stared so I was expecting some new thoughts.
Some reviewers called it original. I didn't see anything original in it. Haven't we all seen this in real life?. Here's a key:
The part of the really good looking, charismatic, smart, full of excellent values and ideas with only one flaw - played by George Clooney...............Bill Clinton.
The part of the young, idealistic slightly naive campaign manager - played by Ryan Gosling.........George Stephanopoulos.
The part of the smart and beautiful but conniving intern - played by Evan Rachel Wood..............Monica Lewinsky.
Come on - what's original about it?
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But I had a hard time with the movie. Very cynical. Clooney produced, directed and co-stared so I was expecting some new thoughts.
Some reviewers called it original. I didn't see anything original in it. Haven't we all seen this in real life?. Here's a key:
The part of the really good looking, charismatic, smart, full of excellent values and ideas with only one flaw - played by George Clooney...............Bill Clinton.
The part of the young, idealistic slightly naive campaign manager - played by Ryan Gosling.........George Stephanopoulos.
The part of the smart and beautiful but conniving intern - played by Evan Rachel Wood..............Monica Lewinsky.
Come on - what's original about it?
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