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Summary: A political thriller about Laine Hanson, a senator who is nominated to become Vice President following the death of the previous office holder. During the confirmation process, Laine is the victim of a vicious attack on her personal life in which stories of sexual deviancy are spread. She is torn as to whether she should fight back, or stick to her high principles and refuse to comment on the allegations. Although it isn't easy, she sticks to her guns, and in the end she is rewarded for it. (imdb)
Poster submitted by GauntletStarring: Gary Oldman, Christian Slater, Philip Baker Hall, Jeff Bridges, Robin Thomas, Joan Allen, Sam Elliott, Mariel Hemingway, Saul Rubinek, Kathryn Morris, Mike Binder, William Petersen
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An excellent performance by Joan Allen, but neither the screenplay nor the direction are noteworthy.
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Vastly overrated. One of the greatest political thrillers ever made. Amazing performances all around, but Gary Oldman in particular. Oh my God. Deserved no less than an Oscar. He is simply brilliant.
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Surprisingly blah, considering the meatiness of the material. All the stuff on the floor of the U.S. Senate invites comparisons to _Advise and Consent_, which is a HELL of a lot better than this
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Remember it being decent, but severely forgettable I'm afraid - I had forgotten all about it until I browsed Gary Oldman's list of films. Pretty great cast.
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What a shame real politicians are not as principled as those portrayed in this excellent film. Superb and subtle performances by Allen, Bridges and Oldman, who are simply a delight to watch ... sometimes a film is both a vehicle to watch brilliant actors at work AS WELL AS a damn good story with a message. A little too "hollywood" at the end, but hey, thats hollywood for you. Highly recommended
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Overlooked little fuck drama. Allen, Bridges and Oldman are all solid and Sam Elliott with his "But one thing they can't stomach is the image of a Vice President with a mouth full of cock!" rant had me giggling for days.
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Decent enough "Did she fuck'em?" suspense flick that is lifted by Gary Oldman and his wonderful wig and Jeff Bridge's ever hungry suave, before crashing surely and securely into a piss pot of moralizing Hollywood mush. *Spoiler* I don't wanna give the show away folks, and I say this knowing perfectly well that it's Joan Allen we're talking about... but this film would have been so much better if she had fucked them, and we had watched.
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The lead character, played by the efficient Joan Allen, is a challenge to the viewer. The film, overall, is not that interesting.
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