The Ides of March
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Zara reveals that he leaked the meeting to Ida with Morris' approval as a pretext for firing Meyers over his purported disloyalty. An angry and desperate Meyers offers his services to Duffy, who says that he met with Meyers only to influence his opponent's operation, under the likelihood that either Meyers would come to work for him or be fired for taking the meeting.
Duffy apologizes for using Meyers and advises him to quit politics before he becomes a cynic like him. Meyers offers to sell out Morris but Duffy declines, believing Thompson's endorsement of Pullman is assured. Having been told that Meyers had threatened to take down the campaign, Stearns fatally overdoses on pills in a hotel room.
Meyers comes across the scene and steals her phone.
Unbeknownst to the Morris campaign, he meets with Thompson to set the conditions for his endorsement and his delegates. Meyers confronts Morris and gives him an ultimatum: Morris relents, giving up what is left of his personal integrity, and meets Meyers' demands. Zara takes his firing philosophically and is amicable when he chats with Meyers at Stearns's funeral. Thompson officially endorses Morris, making him the de facto Democratic nominee. Promoted to senior campaign manager, Meyers is on the way to a remote TV interview with John King when Ida Horowicz ambushes him and says her next story will be about how Meyers delivered Thompson and his delegates and got his promotion.
He reacts by having security bar her from coming any further.
Meyers takes his seat for the interview, just as Morris finishes a speech about how "integrity and dignity" matter, and is asked for insight as to how the events surrounding the primary unfolded. In October , Variety reported that Clooney signed on to produce, direct, and star in the film adaptation of Beau Willimon's Broadway play Farragut North. On March 14, filming began at the University of Michigan and included 1, extras.
The theatrical release failed to recognize Cincinnati in the credits as a filming location. Producer and screenplay co-writer Grant Heslov said that "the omission of Cincinnati in the credits was an inadvertent mistake, something that slipped through the cracks. Sony wanted Clooney to keep the play's title, but The Ides of March was picked as the title.
The film received many positive reviews. The site's critical consensus reads, "While not exactly exposing revelatory truths, The Ides of March is supremely well-acted drama that moves at a measured, confident clip. Some critics gave the film mixed or even negative reviews. Scott of the New York Times wrote that. Whatever happens in , within either party or in the contest between them, it seems fair to say that quite a lot will be at stake. That is not the case in The Ides of March , which is less an allegory of the American political process than a busy, foggy, mildly entertaining antidote to it.
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British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved September 12, Retrieved October 7, As for Clooney, when he steps from behind the camera, his candidate exudes an easy, judicious authority. This is intelligent filmmaking, and a provocative moral fable.
It may not be perfect, but it stands as one of the better, most realistic movies about the way we elect our leaders. From the film's ideological vantage point, moderate Democrats are Machiavellian devils, and Republicans are an inconceivable evil looming on a distant horizon, like the White Walkers in Game of Thrones.
The Ides of March is a well-made actors showcase and fine film. But it never finds that more.
The Ides of March may not cover any new ground in its exploration of the shadier side of American politics, but it's nevertheless an enjoyable journey down the campaign trail. Surprisingly effective for such a by-the-numbers political drama. If only the film had been 90 minutes of Giamatti and Hoffman instead of Gosling and Clooney, then this could have been an excellent political drama. For my money, The Ides Of March -- with its dark view of human nature and satisfyingly twisty plot -- is one of the most entertaining films ever made about the political process. In all, The Ides of March is watchable, but not a must-see.
Clooney proves again that he knows how to direct intelligent films that rely on a great dialogue, and this intriguing character study is gripping from the first scene to the last, centered on a brilliant political battle and with an intense performance by the always fantastic Ryan Gosling.
Beware the Ides of March. But Why? - HISTORY
The press secretary and true believer of an up and coming presidential candidate uncovers a scandal leaving him with a moral dilemma that could potentially destroy this political golden boy's career. Based upon a play by Beau Willimon who was responsible for the American adaptation of the classic political drama House Of Cards, The Ides Of March has all of the kinds of cynical intrigue you'd expect of Frank Underwood's creator. The story is not quite as black-hearted as the TV series but the representation of modern politics being the product of back room deals, manipulation and blackmail certainly retains its flavour.
Solid writing and a cast to die for make for a smart, savvy drama but at the same time The Ides Of March does leave you with the feeling that you walked in half way through the story; there's a certain sense of context that is missing and the lack of a weighty, focal message makes it seem a little soapy.
But thanks to the talent involved it feels like a piece of intelligent, quality entertainment that fans of both House Of Cards and The West Wing will not fail to appreciate. The profession of politics is a tawdry, sordid affair; the practice of which can warp one's morals and corrupt one's soul. There, I've said it. But the art of filmmaking is not so much about what is being said, but how you say it.
In "Ides of March" we get an adaptation of a stage play that comes alive with a brilliant script, wonderful, tight direction, and solid performances across the board from the likes of Evan Rachel Wood, Melisa Tomei, Phillip Seymore Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, and in particular Ryan Gosling. Of course we have to thank the co-writer of the screenplay, and the director - both embodied by George Clooney, who also steps from behind the lens and gives a terrific performance as the "perfect" candidate I heard that Clooney was also the caterer for the project! Amidst the standard plot involving a presidential race, we have Machiavellian mechinations and some snappy dialog wherein not a single character gives a straight answer to anything - holding truth or their version of it as power.
As I previously stated, it's all in how you say it: So much for idealism. Late in the film the head of the Democratic party proclaims that he doesn't understand God's plan - of course he doesn't have the perspective of the true insiders who shape and twist fact and fiction to achieve their desired goal A nice sentiment and a convincing fairy tale to tell yourself as you sell your soul down the river.
The script also takes a nice side step in turning the vitriol onto the populace as well as on the politicians. At one point Gosling puts it all in perspective by drawling "You want to be president? You can start a war, you can lie, you can cheat, you can bankrupt the country They'll get you for that".
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The Ides Of March
Learn more More Like This. The Place Beyond the Pines Up in the Air I All Good Things Edit Cast Cast overview, first billed only: Stephen Meyers George Clooney Paul Zara Paul Giamatti Tom Duffy Evan Rachel Wood Molly Stearns Marisa Tomei Ida Horowicz Jeffrey Wright Senator Thompson Max Minghella Ben Harpen Jennifer Ehle Cindy Morris Gregory Itzin Jack Stearns Michael Mantell Senator Pullman Yuri Sardarov Mike as Yuriy Sardarov Bella Ivory Edit Storyline Stephen Meyers is a young idealist who's brilliant at communications, is second in command of Governor Mike Morris's presidential campaign, and is a true believer.
Edit Details Official Sites: Edit Did You Know? Trivia George Clooney grew up in the greater Cincinnati area where the movie was filmed. Goofs At the end, where Morris tells Stephen there are no phone records, he is mistaken. They can easily track mobile phone calls from Molly's phone to his, and vice-versa. Quotes [ first lines ] Stephen Meyers: I'm not a Christian.
I'm not an Atheist. Alternate Versions Despite the fact that much of the movie was filmed in Ohio, the credits of the theatrical release only say "Filmed on location in Michigan". This was corrected for the home video releases, which read "Filmed in the state of Michigan and the state of Ohio". Frequently Asked Questions Q: