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Star and director Beatty's ambitious take on race and politics in 20th-century America isn't perfect, but manages to provide more than its share of thought-provoking laughs.
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It's a sharp, brave movie, a little ragged around the edges, but that's to its advantage. Jun 24, 2006 | Full Review…
It's a sharp, brave movie, a little ragged around the edges, but that's to its advantage.
Geoff Andrew
What gives Bulworth its unique character is that all this silliness is periodically punctuated by cogent, carefully thought-out mini-manifestos... Feb 14, 2001 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
What gives Bulworth its unique character is that all this silliness is periodically punctuated by cogent, carefully thought-out mini-manifestos...
Kenneth Turan
Bulworth is an angry movie, but Beatty is savvy enough to recognize that people respond better to comedies than serious "issue films," so he has camouflaged his message beneath the surface of this original, incisive satire. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
Bulworth is an angry movie, but Beatty is savvy enough to recognize that people respond better to comedies than serious "issue films," so he has camouflaged his message beneath the surface of this original, incisive satire.
James Berardinelli
Bulworth plays like a cry of frustrated comic rage. It's about an archetypal character who increasingly seems to stand for our national mood: the guy who's fed up and isn't going to take it anymore. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
Bulworth plays like a cry of frustrated comic rage. It's about an archetypal character who increasingly seems to stand for our national mood: the guy who's fed up and isn't going to take it anymore.
Roger Ebert
A shrewd political observer for decades, Beatty has fashioned a hilarious morality tale that delivers a surprisingly potent, angry message beneath the laughs. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review…
A shrewd political observer for decades, Beatty has fashioned a hilarious morality tale that delivers a surprisingly potent, angry message beneath the laughs.
Edward Guthmann
As writer, director and star, Beatty flails all over the screen, but he's also made the only recent political satire that draws blood. Jan 1, 2000 | Full Review…
As writer, director and star, Beatty flails all over the screen, but he's also made the only recent political satire that draws blood.
Charles Taylor
Beatty is to be congratulated on even attempting to prick America's conscience in these conservative times, but the real reason for seeing it is the panache with which it captures the irresistible flash and filigree of American politics. Nov 27, 2017 | Full Review…
Beatty is to be congratulated on even attempting to prick America's conscience in these conservative times, but the real reason for seeing it is the panache with which it captures the irresistible flash and filigree of American politics.
Gilbert Adair
This charming, Capraesque political fable demonstrates the viability of Warren Beatty as writer, director and star; it's his last decent film. Sep 23, 2012 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
This charming, Capraesque political fable demonstrates the viability of Warren Beatty as writer, director and star; it's his last decent film.
Emanuel Levy
Smug but fun political satire for adults only. Dec 18, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Smug but fun political satire for adults only.
Heather Boerner
Manages to courageously and seriously address political issues head-on while remaining a funny and entertaining romp. Apr 2, 2009 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Manages to courageously and seriously address political issues head-on while remaining a funny and entertaining romp.
Michael Dequina
A liberal call to action -- a satire driven by equal parts disgust and hope. Aug 11, 2007 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
A liberal call to action -- a satire driven by equal parts disgust and hope.
Rob Gonsalves
Beatty is a very shielded actor, but he shrewdly finds ways to work within his limitations, and Bulworth is a tour-de-force for him. May 26, 2006 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
Beatty is a very shielded actor, but he shrewdly finds ways to work within his limitations, and Bulworth is a tour-de-force for him.
Jeffrey M. Anderson
A decent social/political satire.
Super Reviewer
One of my all time favorite movies ever. Engaging characters, great humor, and poignant political satire (if you listening closely to Warren Beatty's raps).
Ehhh...
Bulworth is basically having a midlife crisis and decides to have himself assassinated. Because of this, he doesn't have to care about anything, so he starts to tell things like they are to everyone. At first it's shocking, but then people accept it and embrace. Meanwhile, Bulworth has taken a liking to black culture and channels his energy through that. The supporting cast fits well, and Warren Beatty is great. He wrote, directs, stars, and raps in this movie and it's hilarious.
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