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During the frantic last days before a heavily contested Ohio presidential primary, an up-and-coming campaign press secretary finds himself involved in a political scandal that threatens to upend his candidate’s shot at the presidency.
Running Time: 1hr. 42 min.
MPAA Rating: R
| Boston Globe Ty Burr |
“…works hard to seem down and dirty, but it’s naive at heart…” more… | B- |
| Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert |
“The movie’s strength is in the acting, with Gosling once again playing a character with an insistent presence.” more… | B |
| Chicago Tribune Michael Phillips |
“Sometimes the script cooperates; in the latter stages, too often it obstructs.” more… | B |
| Entertainment Weekly Owen Gleiberman |
“…a grippingly dark and cynical drama of insider politics…” more… | A- |
