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      The Ides of March

      R Released Oct 7, 2011 1 hr. 40 min. Drama List
      83% 253 Reviews Tomatometer 73% 50,000+ Ratings Audience Score As Ohio's Democratic primary nears, charming Gov. Mike Morris (George Clooney) seems a shoo-in for the nomination over his opponent, Sen. Pullman (Michael Mantell). Morris' idealistic press secretary, Stephen Meyers (Ryan Gosling), believes in his candidate's integrity and the democratic process. But Meyers' meeting with Pullman's campaign manager (Paul Giamatti) and a dalliance with a young intern (Evan Rachel Wood) set in motion events that threaten Morris' election chances. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered May 07 Buy Now

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      While not exactly exposing revelatory truths, The Ides of March is a supremely well-acted drama that moves at a measured, confident clip.

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      Ron R Fabulous cast. Great acting. Engaging story. There are some glaring holes in the plot. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/24/24 Full Review Alik E incredible character arcs and story lines. incredibly well done Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/20/24 Full Review Diana L. S Very well acted and directed. Clooney and Gosling are always good and on the money. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/15/24 Full Review Nawt W The writing is very rich and never dips into feeling forced or sappy. Desplat's score is positively energetic and really helps in many scenes. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/30/23 Full Review Ruhaan A well paced then the character arc and ending felt rushed Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/21/23 Full Review Ian E Unrealistic and melodramatic. The central character arc--an idealist (Ryan Gosling) who turns cynic because, you know, politics is mean--is unbelievable and incoherent. First of all because the transformation improbably takes place over the course of a single scene of the film. Second, because he's not a believable idealist (or character generally) to begin with. One striking example is the opening of the film, in which Gosling's character runs a sound test, starting with lines from his beloved candidate's speech before descending into ridicule: "Don't vote for me. I don't want your votes!" In the first half of the film, he repeatedly professes, and shows, undying devotion to his candidate and the good of the Republic, and yet he reveals no discernable ideology, passion, or interest in policy. Ides of March relies on a series of absurd plot points: a meeting between two staff members of opposing presidential campaigns is treated as the juiciest and most disastrous possible scandal, while a top campaign official doesn't think twice about illegally dipping from campaign funds to pay for an abortion for an intern he's sleeping with and then driving her to an abortion clinic. The film's greatest strength is its excellent cast and their performances, but in the absence of original themes or a compelling story for them to portray, The Ides of March comes out to a tale, told by top-notch actors, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      (L-R) George Clooney as Governer Mike Morris, Jeffrey Wright, Jennifer Ehle as Mrs. Morris and Talia Akiva as Beth Morris in "The Ides of March." Ryan Gosling as Stephen Myers in "The Ides of March." Ryan Gosling as Stephen Myers in "The Ides of March." (L-R) George Clooney as Governor Mike Morris, Max Minghella as Ben Harper, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Paul Zara and Ryan Gosling as Stephen Myers in "The Ides of March." Ryan Gosling as Stephen Myers and Marisa Tomei as Ida Horowicz in "The Ides of March." (L-R) George Clooney as Governor Mike Morris, Ryan Gosling as Stephen Myers and Max Minghella as Ben Harper in "The Ides of March." (L-R) George Clooney as Governor Mike Morris, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Paul Zara and Ryan Gosling as Stephen Myers in "The Ides of March." (L-R) Ryan Gosling as Stephen Myers and Max Minghella as Ben Harper in "The Ides of March." Ryan Gosling as Stephen Myers in "The Ides of March." (L-R) Philip Seymour Hoffman as Paul Zara and George Clooney as Governer Mike Morris in "The Ides of March." View more photos

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      Kelsey Wallace Bitch Media Morris and Meyers may have treated Stearns as disposable, but the filmmakers shouldn't have, and we as viewers shouldn't have to either. Jan 8, 2021 Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Real shame about the ending, but the rest of the movie is just marvelous. Rated: B+ Sep 8, 2017 Full Review Donald Clarke Irish Times While the eventual awful revelations might shock liberals who believe the absurdly sunny West Wing to be a documentary, anybody with a shard of cynicism in their heart will react with an unsurprised shrug. Rated: 3/5 Mar 19, 2012 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson While the acting looks good on posters, sells tickets, and brings people in, the movie's every-evolving chess match of political dealings, secrets, twists, and double-crosses will keep you talking about it after you leave. Rated: 4/5 Sep 4, 2023 Full Review tt stern-enzi Cincinnati CityBeat Clooney isn’t some coastal liberal elite shoving his highbrow progressive bona-fides down our throats; he’s reminding us that he learned these principles right here and continues to wave that banner for all the world to see. Aug 26, 2023 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Undoubtedly George Clooney’s most accomplished directorial effort... Rated: 3.5/4 May 31, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis As Ohio's Democratic primary nears, charming Gov. Mike Morris (George Clooney) seems a shoo-in for the nomination over his opponent, Sen. Pullman (Michael Mantell). Morris' idealistic press secretary, Stephen Meyers (Ryan Gosling), believes in his candidate's integrity and the democratic process. But Meyers' meeting with Pullman's campaign manager (Paul Giamatti) and a dalliance with a young intern (Evan Rachel Wood) set in motion events that threaten Morris' election chances.
      Director
      George Clooney
      Executive Producer
      Nigel Sinclair, Guy East, Stephen Pevner, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Davisson Killoran, Todd Thompson, Nina Wolarsky, Barbara A. Hall
      Screenwriter
      George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Beau Willimon
      Distributor
      Sony Pictures Entertainment
      Production Co
      Smoke House, Appian Way
      Rating
      R (Pervasive Language)
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Oct 7, 2011, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jun 7, 2013
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $41.0M
      Sound Mix
      SDDS, Dolby Digital
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