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Cast

Ryan Gosling
as Stephen Meyers

George Clooney
as Governor Mike Morris

Philip Seymour Hoffman
as Paul Zara Philip

Paul Giamatti
as Tom Duffy

Evan Rachel Wood
as Molly Stearns

Marisa Tomei
as ida Horowicz

Jeffrey Wright
as Senator Thompson

Max Minghella
as Ben Harpen

Jennifer Ehle
as Cindy Morris

Gregory Itzin
as Jack Stearns

Michael Mantell
as Senator Pullman

Yuriy Sardarov
as Mike

Bella Ivory
as Jenny

Maya Sayre
as Sue

Danny Mooney
as Campaign Editor

John Manfredi
as Advance Guy

Robert Mervak
as Piano Player

Fabio Polanco
as Security Guard

Frank Jones, Jr.
as Janitor

Peter Harpen
as Head First Bartender

Rohn Thomas
as Stage Manager

David McConnell
as Director

Mark Stacey White
as Sound Man

Lauren Wainwright
as Student #1

Kris Reilly
as Student #2

Michael D. Ellison
as Pullman Staffer

Leslie McCurdy
as Clinic Nurse

Jill Hayley Meyers
as Pullman Staffer

Rob Braun
as Himself

Rachel Maddow
as Herself

Chris Matthews
as Himself

Charlie Rose
as Himself

Deb Dixon
as Local Anchor

Neal Anthony Rubin
as Reporter #1

Loretta Higgins
as Reporter #2

Joe Dinda
as Joe the Staffer

John Repulski
as Organist

Cherie Bowman
as Air Tran Ticket Agent

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• Aug 15, 2017

  The 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
• Jan 09, 2014

  The 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. 64/100
  Edgar C Super Reviewer
• Aug 29, 2013

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  Directors C Super Reviewer
• Jun 10, 2013

  WOT IZ wrong with George Clooney?
  Lilo C Super Reviewer

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