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Gareth von Kallenbach (980 KP) rated The Campaign (2012) in Movies

Aug 7, 2019  
The Campaign (2012)
The Campaign (2012)
2012 | Comedy
7
5.5 (4 Ratings)
Movie Rating
When a pug owning, sweater-wearing simpleton, Marty Huggins (Zach Galifianakis), unexpectedly becomes the congressional candidate of choice for two wealthy businessmen, he finds himself in a wild race against the walking political stereotype incumbent, Cam Brady (Will Ferrell).

Galifianakis fans will be excited to see the star playing a new role; the slightly sweet bumpkin, Marty, is a far cry from Galifianakis’ breakout character in “The Hangover”. And his co-star, Will Ferrell once again steps out of the shadow of Frank the Tank to remind the public just how funny he can be. And the film is well rounded with the noteworthy side characters, from the unstoppably serious campaign manager played by Dylan McDermott to the sharply focused politician’s wife played by Katherine LaNasa

Offering viewers an unending stream of chuckles, “The Campaign” is not gut-bustingly-hilarious. Instead the film is a stream of small jokes about the American political system, focusing on the lying and issue-skirting that the politics are famed for. Dotted with the occasional crazed political strategy and creative mud-slinging, “The Campaign” avoids trying too hard through simple comedy.

However, the film is not without fault. The movie is slow at times and there are a number of unnecessarily forced scenes, such as the already rumor-riddled CGI baby punch. Moreover, the disappointing portrayal of Cam’s advisor, Mitch, by the usually hilarious Jason Sudeikis, added no value to the picture.

Even with these small flubs, the film succeeds due to the comedic partnership of Galifianakis and Ferrell. The duo knows no bounds when it comes to delivering ridiculous funny lines.
A pleasant way to kick-off the political season, “The Campaign” manages to avoid all-too-common political comedy errors by focusing on the funny facets of the political process and avoiding the actual issues.
  
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Minmay84 (140 KP) rated Facebook in Apps

Jul 17, 2018  
Facebook
Facebook
Communication, Entertainment, Events, Social Networking
8
7.6 (436 Ratings)
App Rating
Can keep connected with people (0 more)
Getting too political at times. (0 more)
Good social app
I was using Facebook when it was first established and love it. I love being able to stay in contact with family and friends.
  
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Sarah Polley recommended The Battle of Algiers (1966) in Movies (curated)

 
The Battle of Algiers (1966)
The Battle of Algiers (1966)
1966 | Classics, Drama, War
7.4 (8 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"The Battle of Algiers is a film I just think is the most extraordinary accomplishment and such an effective political piece, and so beautiful. It completely bewilders me every time I see it, how it was accomplished."

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Debra Granik recommended En Guerre (2018) in Movies (curated)

 
En Guerre (2018)
En Guerre (2018)
2018 | Drama
(0 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"I rejoice when I see the overtly political film that can keep suspense in the mix. Few can make films about the contemporary fight for survival among the 99% and dare to confront management face to face."

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    Medici

    Medici

    6.6 (5 Ratings) Rate It

    TV Show

    A political family drama set in Florence in the early fifteenth century. Cosimo de Medici finds...

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Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) created a video about Tropico 6 in Video Games

Oct 30, 2017  
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Tropico 6 - PS4 Reveal Trailer | E317

El Presidente is back! In times of political turmoil and social unrest, the people are calling for visionary leaders, who will steer the fate of their country with foresight and ingenuity.