tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915202154953031948.post6675640536360041227..comments2024-03-28T09:42:16.511+00:00Comments on At The Back: The Ides of MarchAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11186833811296327739noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915202154953031948.post-80504100605682455002012-05-18T20:35:07.515+01:002012-05-18T20:35:07.515+01:00I usually stay away from political dramas but I di...I usually stay away from political dramas but I did see this when it was in theaters, pretty much because of the steller cast. What struck me about this movie is that it should that the most idealistic candidate (represented by Clooney who was, as you mention, a middle of the road "perfect" candidate), politics are messy and you end up being pulled right down in the dirt with everyone else.<br /><br />I have heard a number of times that Gosling seemed or was too young to play the role of the deputy campaign manager, but I think that was the point. To have this "kid" that was an intellectual, cocky, and with a perspective of younger generation to challenge those that have been in the game longer ever turn. How this young guy navigated himself through the political ranks with men 10+ years older than him was the best part of the movie for me.Shalahttp://life-between-films.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915202154953031948.post-65775202657832678152012-05-18T20:34:06.857+01:002012-05-18T20:34:06.857+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Shalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01855935633552338163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915202154953031948.post-39564109538709485042012-05-18T17:46:48.003+01:002012-05-18T17:46:48.003+01:00You're right, that was an excellent scene. It ...You're right, that was an excellent scene. It said so much without saying anything at all. Good call.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11186833811296327739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915202154953031948.post-11618603072472377512012-05-18T16:52:18.824+01:002012-05-18T16:52:18.824+01:00I'm not someone who is politically minded and ...I'm not someone who is politically minded and I know precious little of the American political system, but I really enjoyed Ides of March when I saw it. Really well cast and directed. I really liked the scene when PSH finds out he is off the campaign. All we see is him get into a car, wait a while, get out, and then the car drives off; never-the-less it managed to communicate very effectively what was happening. Subtle and classy. A very enjoyable film.filmrrusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08242906606942840491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915202154953031948.post-48915052753668653682012-05-18T14:46:20.333+01:002012-05-18T14:46:20.333+01:00This is entertaining even if suspense barely build...This is entertaining even if suspense barely builds and pay-off revelations come with little surprise. Clooney, as a director, is also able to draw-out amazing performances from this whole ensemble cast. Great review Tom.Dan O.http://www.dtmmr.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com