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The Ides of March
2011 101 min United States of America R 16+
★7.5
Drama
Director: George Clooney
🎭 Based on
«Farragut North»
byBeau Willimon
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Description
Dirty tricks stand to soil an ambitious young press spokesman's idealism in a cutthroat presidential campaign where 'victory' is relative.
Budget:
$12.5M
US Gross:
$40.96M
Worldwide:
$76.34M
Starring
Paul Giamatti
Actor
George Clooney
Actor
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 2012
— Best Adapted Screenplay
Golden Globe 2012
— Best Actor (Drama)
Golden Globe 2012
— Best Screenplay
BAFTA 2012
— Best Adapted Screenplay
Venice Film Festival 2011
— Golden Lion
BAFTA 2012
— Best Supporting Actor
Golden Globe 2012
— Best Picture (Drama)
Golden Globe 2012
— Best Director
Key opinion
The Ides of March is widely regarded as a polished, intelligent political drama that effectively balances character-driven storytelling with the mechanics of a campaign thriller. While some viewers found the slow-burn pacing demanding, most praise the film’s sharp screenplay and the high caliber of its ensemble cast.
| Acting | The ensemble cast delivers exceptional, layered performances, with Ryan Gosling’s transformation and the work of veterans like Philip Seymour Hoffman anchoring the film. | |
| Direction | Clooney’s direction is steady, assured, and restrained, successfully translating the cynical, high-stakes nature of political maneuvering to the screen. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay provides sharp, realistic dialogue and a compelling narrative structure that successfully shifts from a political drama into a tense, thriller-like second half. | |
| Pacing | The film’s pacing divides viewers; some find the measured, contemplative buildup rewarding, while others find the initial tempo a barrier to engagement. |