A slow-burning US political drama, The Ides of March is a character-driven film with great performances from Ryan Gosling, Philip Seymour Hoffman and George Clooney (who is also the director and in part the writer) among many others. Taking place during the last days of the primaries, Stephen Meyers (Gosling) is an aspiring campaign staffer who uncovers a dirty truth about his candidate (Clooney). When Meyers confronts his boss (Hoffman), moral issues arise that collide with the political profession but which are not only limited to it. A smart film, The Ides of March is less of a political thriller and more of a really well made drama that delivers.
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Awards
Nominee: Best Adapted Screenplay at the Oscars
Nominee: Best Adapted Screenplay at the BAFTA AwardsNominee: Best Supporting Actor at the BAFTA AwardsMotion Picture: Best Director at the Golden Globes (USA)Drama: Best Motion Picture at the Golden Globes (USA)Drama: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture at the Golden Globes (USA)Motion Picture: Best Screenplay at the Golden Globes (USA)Winner: Top Films at the National Board of ReviewWinner: d Brian Award at the Venice Film Festival
Genre
Drama
Director
George Clooney
Actors
Alvin Chea, Amy Keys, Carmen Carter, Charlie Rose, Chris Matthews, Danny Mooney, David McConnell, Evan Rachel Wood, George Clooney, Gregory Itzin, Jeffrey Wright, Jennifer Ehle, Josef Powell, Loretta Higgins, Lori Perry, Marisa Tomei, Max Minghella, Maya Sayre, Michael Ellison, Michael Mantell, Neal Anthony Rubin, Nita Whitaker, Paul Giamatti, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rachel Maddow, Robert Mervak, Rohn Thomas, Ryan Gosling, Tiffany Sander McKenzie, Yuriy Sardarov
Language
English
Mood
A-list actors, Character-driven, Dramatic, Slow, Sunday, Well-acted
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This film got me where it counts. George Clooney delivers as does the rest of the cast. Intriguing and excellent, this is a must-see!