The Campaign
2012, Comedy, 1h 25m
208 Reviews 100,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
Cam Brady
Marty Huggins
Mitch
Tim Wattley
Rose Brady
Glenn Motch
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Critic Reviews for The Campaign
All Critics (208) | Top Critics (59) | Fresh (137) | Rotten (71)
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Perhaps one in ten of the jokes hits the mark; the rest are damp, childish squibs
September 28, 2012 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
There are some laughs, it doesn't overstay its welcome and neither side in the present fight for the presidency is likely to be offended.
September 28, 2012 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
The increasingly absurd squabbling between Ferrell and Galifianakis provides more than enough hearty laughs to be getting on with.
September 28, 2012 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Campaign
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Mar 10, 2017A 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.Nicki M Super Reviewer
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Feb 28, 2014A 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.Al S Super Reviewer
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Jan 20, 2014Bland, boring, and generally unfunny with it's excess use of sex-related humor.Max G Super Reviewer
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Jan 04, 2014"The Campaign" starts with Cam Brady(Will Ferrell) well on his way to winning a fifth election to congress in North Carolina, running unopposed this time. That is until the Phone Call. That makes the Motch Brothers(Dan Aykroyd & John Lithgow) so nervous that they recruit Marty Huggins(Zach Galifianakis) through his super wealthy father(Brian Cox, in an excellent turn). Even after that, Tim Wattley(Dylan McDermott, in danger of being typecast as scary and/or threatening) decides an image makeover is needed for Marty, starting for his dogs being swapped out and his wife Mitzi(Sarah Baker) getting a new haircut. Like most Hollywood movies, "The Campaign" has lots of things that are old and borrowed in its mostly on target political satire, exaggerated as it may be at times, but not the part about there being little difference between Democrats and Republicans.(Plus, you'll never see Drew Carey quite the same way ever again.) Even its central message that style trumps substance in political contests is almost pure Frank Capra, albeit with sex tapes thrown in here. But there is also plenty new to consider like the barely veiled attacks on the Koch Brothers and outsourcing which also hit the mark. That's not to mention the fine work of the leads, with Will Ferrell again displaying his expertise at playing nincompoops while Zach Galifianakis fares well playing a less devolved, more sweet character this time around.Walter M Super Reviewer
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. |
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