Great political drama

grantss

Great examination of the 2008 US presidential race, with Sarah Palin as the focal point. Very interesting, no matter which side of politics you support (and I am certainly not a Sarah Palin supporter).

While it could easily have degenerated into a parody of Palin (which would be very easy to do - you could easily fill 90 minutes with her gaffes and naivety. SNL probably did!). Instead it sensitively details the Republican campaign, Palin's part in it and the human side to it. You actually feel sorry for Palin as her ignorance is revealed, and delight in her rare victories.

Also very interesting to see the US political machine in action.

Great performances from Julianne Moore as Sarah Palin, Ed Harris as John McCain and Woody Harrelson (especially) as Steve Schmidt, McCain's strategist.

score 9/10

grantss 6 January 2016

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