<p>Not a perfect movie, but still a very smart, adult political thriller with a killer cast (Russell Crowe, Rachel McAdams, Helen Mirren, Jeff Daniels, Robin Wright Penn, Viola Davis - I even liked Ben Affleck, and I usually don’t). Great location shots of DC. Fearless prediction: it’s a long way off and a really tough category, but I think Jason Bateman will be nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar as a sleazy political insider. He steals every scene he’s in. Ideal way to spend a rainy afternoon.</p>
<p>The original British version is FANTASTIC. </p>
<p>I highly recommend it (available through Netflix).</p>
<p>I thought Jason Bateman was the best thing in the movie, and Rachel McAdams the worst. I also thought it’s a bit of a rehash of familiar stories but the camera work and cinematography was wonderful.</p>
<p>Agree with everything above, but I did like the relationship with Cal and Della. I am also not an Affleck fan and think it was the best role he’s done. Loved Jason Bateman, didn’t recognize him at first.</p>
<p>My daughter saw this Fri night and LOVED it…so surprised that Jason Bateman stole the movie; when I saw the trailer, I first thought, “miscast”, but glad to hear…he certainly has come a long way (but where is Justine?? who would have thought that he would have been the one with the longer career?)</p>
<p>on the Haverford site, it seems the Russell Crowe character had a Haverford background in this film…</p>
<p>H and I saw it this morning. Midway thru, he leans over and says, “Nothing against Ben Afflect, but he really can’t act.” I really enjoyed the movie and loved the DC shots. I am thinking of organizing a Sunday morning group at my local movie house. Everyone there seems just like us: over 50, obviously not involved with the day to day of children anymore and trying to find a cheap date (probably because all our kids are away at school with all our money!). Maybe we could meet at the local bakery for a bite and then off to the show. You really can’t beat the price and you’re home by lunch! Sounds like the perfect morning to me!</p>
<p>ooooh, I so want to go see this. Maybe next weekend. Thanks for the push.</p>
<p>Dogwood, I completely agree, we saw it in the morning too after breakfast out. It was a great way to start the day.</p>
<p>Great movie, although I had a lot of All the President’s Men flashbacks. I found it annoying that Della always had her chin down.</p>