Clooney directing, Gosling acting? Sounds good no?
The story is of a young political hotshot, manager, spin doctor managing an up and coming senator/president wannabe. He believes his cause. What his senator stands for. Morally, it makes him feel like he is also changing the world with his speech writing and shaping of a future president.
Sadly integrity in this industry is rare and this catches up with him and sucks him and wears him down. He fights so hard to keep his honesty and dignity intact that he is blinded by what is about happen.
Clooney directs this well, his character is not too good. One dimensional, we have seen this politician before in many films. He doesn't really shine in this role. Gosling however seems to shine in every role he is in. He does well with a role that is a bit limited. He has a knack of acting his socks off without saying a word.
The first half of the film is boring. A run of the mill political drama that The West Wing does far better. The second half is where it gathers momentum. The acting sublime. From the flirty moments between Evan Rachel Wood and Ryan Gosling that sparkle from the amazing chemistry and great script to the harsh stand offs between Clooney and Gosling, this is where this film shines.
The only other gripe is that Paul Giamatti and Phillip Seymour Hoffman are wasted in this film. 2 acting powerhouses wasted in what could have potentially been amazing.
Overall the film was a bit meh and quite dissappointing.
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