The Campaign2012
The Campaign (2012)
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Critic Consensus: Its crude brand of political satire isn't quite as smart or sharp as one might hope in an election year, but The Campaign manages to generate a sufficient number of laughs thanks to its well-matched leads.
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Cast
as Cam Brady
as Marty Huggins
as Mitch
as Tim Wattley
as Rose Brady
as Mitzi Huggins
as Glenn Motch
as Wade Motch
as Raymond Huggins
as Mrs. Yao
as Clay Huggins
as Dylan Huggins
as Cam Jr.
as Cam, Jr.
as Jessica Brady
as Travis
as Tripp
as Diane
as Mr. Mendenhall
as Mrs. Mendenhall
as Dermot
as Intern Jason
as Shana
as Becky
as Huggins Supporter
as Himself
as Himself
as Himself
as Himself
as Himself
as Himself
as Himself
as Herself
as Himself
as Himself
as Himself
as Rick - Ad Agency Guy
as Old Councilman
as Carter Baines
as Mr. Zheng
as Senator Lloyd
as Elder Dan
as Banker
as Wes - Cam Brady Supporter
as Boston Rob
as The Miz
as Himself (Bachman & Turner)
as Himself (Bachman & Turner)
as Himself (Bachman & Turner)
as Himself (Bachman & Turner)
as Himself (Bachman & Turner)
as Himself (Bachman & Turner)
as Himself (Bachman & Turner)
as Himself (Bachman & Turner)
as Hunter
as Hunter
as Janette
as State Official
as Rainbowland Moderator
as Moderator Carl Terry
as Town Hall Moderator
as Reporter Brenda Britton
as Reporter Darren
as Reporter Gary
as Working-Class Man
as Man at Debate
as Rainbowland Audience
as Pentecostal Band
as Pentecostal Band
as Pentecostal Band
as Pentecostal Band
as Pentecostal Band
as Rabbi
as Mrs. Cutler
as Choir Director
as Choir Soloist
as Young Cam
as Confession Husband
as Confession Wife
as Biker Guy
as Biker Guy
as Biker Guy
as Elderly Man
as Election Night Girl
as Congressman
as Anchor Rachel
as Punched Baby's Mother
as Police Officer
as Patriotic Passerby
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
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Critic Reviews for The Campaign
All Critics (201) | Top Critics (40) | Fresh (130) | Rotten (71) | DVD (5)
Despite the obviousness of its political points, the film has a scattershot, breezy appeal.
What these dog days of political campaigning needs is a good, sharp political satire. Alas, The Campaign is not that movie -- not even close.
Simply taken as a broad character comedy, "The Campaign" definitely has its moments.
It's way over the top, but then again, so are most modern political campaigns. Lots of funny s--- here.
[A] very raunchy and sometimes pretty funny comedy - which isn't above going for dumb jokes, but is also smart enough to play to its two stars' strengths.
This movie is single-handedly causing a major rise in our mirth deficit. It's so bad, I'm declaring a laugh emergency.
Audience Reviews for The Campaign
A few funny moments, but in light of all the Trump stuff, pretty accurate viewing, even though it was made prior to all this and I am just late watching it. Below average comedy.
Super Reviewer
An average satire of the cancerous political platform known as the campaign for public office, with two of the most powerful comedic titans of the industry (Will Ferrell, Zack Galifianakis) at the helms. It starts to head in the right direction near its conclusion, but sadly it is already too late. Ferrell sports another over the top performance that we are all used to, while Galifianakis and his silly southern accent are not as utilized. Americans need a movie with a ferocious political bite like say, "Wag the Dog", especially now, when the future of our country looks bleak. Sadly, "The Campaign" is not that beast, instead it comes across as somewhat likable but largely forgettable, and probably a film that should have been on Ferrell's "Funny or Die" website as a 5-10 minute sketch, not an hour and a half long film.
Super Reviewer
A real riot. This movie gets my vote. A raunchy, wild and hilarious comedy. Zach Galifianakis and Will Ferrell are comedy gold together. A super funny satire that packs plenty of laughs and a great cast. Dylan McDermott and Jason Sudeikis are terrific. A really funny good time. Over the top fun from start to finish.
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The Campaign Quotes
| Mitch: | What's it all about? |
| Cam Brady: | America, Jesus, freedom. |
| Marty Huggins: | Bring your brooms because it's a mess. |
| Marty Huggins: | Dad, if you're still holdin' a grudge because I wore crocs to Mom's funeral, like I've told a thousand times, I'm sorry. Mom would have wanted it that way. She was casual. |
| Cam Brady: | You know the difference between your Mom and washin' machine? When I dump a load in the washin' machine it doesn't follow me around for three weeks. |