The Ides of March
2011, Drama, 1h 40m
247 Reviews 50,000+ RatingsWhat to know
While not exactly exposing revelatory truths, The Ides of March is supremely well-acted drama that moves at a measured, confident clip. Read critic reviews
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Stephen Myers
Gov. Mike Morris
Paul Zara
Tom Duffy
Ida Horowicz
Sen. Thompson
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Critic Reviews for The Ides of March
All Critics (247) | Top Critics (69) | Fresh (206) | Rotten (41)
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Morris and Meyers may have treated Stearns as disposable, but the filmmakers shouldn't have, and we as viewers shouldn't have to either.
January 8, 2021 | Full Review… -
Real shame about the ending, but the rest of the movie is just marvelous.
September 8, 2017 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… -
While the eventual awful revelations might shock liberals who believe the absurdly sunny West Wing to be a documentary, anybody with a shard of cynicism in their heart will react with an unsurprised shrug.
March 19, 2012 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
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February 1, 2012 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… -
It has disdain for the process, showing the inherent hypocrisy living inside the political system and the corruptive influence it can have on the lives and mores of seeming innocents caught up within its withering whirlpools of self-aggrandizement.
January 27, 2012 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
A marvellously stable thriller that squeezes you so expertly you react in all the ways it wants.
October 27, 2011 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Ides of March
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Aug 15, 2017The Ides Of March makes politics look like an intense game a chess. Democrats vs Republicans. Honestly surprised we don't have more films about political debates! The reason why I compared this to chess was due to the intelligent methodology that these campaigns used against each other. A glimpse into the inner workings of a political campaign and how simply one mistake could cost a senator the presidential seat. Acknowledging every move your opponent makes and having to predict what they will do. Most importantly though, this is a film about loyalty and how it is the most important trait to acquire in the world of politics. Believing in an idealism even if the man representing that ideology is not entirely innocent or perfect. This is George Clooney's baby; he directed, wrote, produced and starred in the film...I was mightily impressed. The political sub-genre is a guilty pleasure of mine and really showcases some excellent concise screenplays. It's no different here, I was captivated from start to end. A talented and likeable cast certainly helped, particularly Ryan Gosling who just keeps on excelling in every role he gets. Hoffman, Clooney, Giamatti, Tomei...the list goes on and every one of them gives a cold stern performance. Politics is harsh and the screenplay really hones in on campaigns doing anything they can to win. Corruption, persuasion, blackmailing...the brutal reality of politics have negative effects on campaigners, so much so that their lives could potentially be destroyed. Absolutely fascinating, although slightly hyperbolic. I did find the ending slightly underwhelming and frustrating, probably because it's the ending I didn't want. However, this is utterly enthralling with a tight script and excellent cast. I would like to live in a world where George Clooney runs for president. Make it happen.Luke A Super Reviewer
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Jan 09, 2014The 2011 film adaptation of the play "Farragut North" by Beau Willimon is a sufficiently entertaining and decently acted exchange of blackmails and opportunistic individuals in the political world, where "every mistake is magnified". Clooney is certainly a fan of political controversy, questioning the moral ambitions of those involved either in politics or in the media. His directorial scope is definitely talented, but not sufficiently vast to adapt a memorable story that compells the audience to experience something further than just a thrilling ride with dramatic turns, but he definitely should keep trying given that his statements are still pretty much related to his previous ones, which were actually featured in better movies. On an unrelated note, the cast did a pretty good job; it's always great to see such likeable actors like Seymour Hoffman with his powerful wittinness and Giamatti with his complicated characters. Gosling, a rising star, participated in a role that, ironically, did not rise his talents to the surface. 64/100Edgar C Super Reviewer
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Aug 29, 2013[img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img]Directors C Super Reviewer
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Jun 10, 2013WOT IZ wrong with George Clooney?Lilo C Super Reviewer
The Ides of March Quotes
| Stephen Meyers: | you wanna be a president? you can start a war, you can lie you can cheat, you can bankrupt the country, but you can't fuck the interns. |
| Stephen Meyers: | You wanna be a president? You can start a war, you can lie you can cheat, you can bankrupt the country, but you can't fuck the interns. |
| Stephen Meyers: | When you make a mistake, you lose the right to play |
| Stephen Meyers: | When you make a mistake, you lose the right to play. |
| Tom Duffy: | The ability to win people's respect, by making them mistake their fear, for love. |
| Stephen Meyers: | â??You broke the only rule in politics. You want to be president? You can start a war, you can lie, you can cheat, you can bankrupt the country......but you cant fuck the interns. They'll get you for that |
| Stephen Meyers: | You broke the only rule in politics. You want to be president? You can start a war, you can lie, you can cheat, you can bankrupt the country... but you cant fuck the interns. They'll get you for that. |
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