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Well-cast and compellingly directed, The Special Relationship offers an intelligent look into the complex dynamic between two world leaders.
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The relationship between Blair and Clinton never seems capable, dramatically speaking, of bearing the weight the film assigns to it. August 6, 2010 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
The relationship between Blair and Clinton never seems capable, dramatically speaking, of bearing the weight the film assigns to it.
Philippa Hawker
The film is immensely entertaining, whether fair or not. Sheen is brilliant, as we have come to expect, but Quaid's Clinton is perhaps the greater surprise because he gets well beyond the charm. August 6, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
The film is immensely entertaining, whether fair or not. Sheen is brilliant, as we have come to expect, but Quaid's Clinton is perhaps the greater surprise because he gets well beyond the charm.
Paul Byrnes
Very astute. June 1, 2010
Very astute.
Michael Phillips
It's smart and believable and very well-acted. June 1, 2010
It's smart and believable and very well-acted.
A.O. Scott
The Special Relationship does indeed focus on a friendship between two (admittedly powerful) dudes, but this is more than a mere episode of Entourage. For one thing, stuff happens. October 21, 2010 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
The Special Relationship does indeed focus on a friendship between two (admittedly powerful) dudes, but this is more than a mere episode of Entourage. For one thing, stuff happens.
Simon Miraudo
[The] glimpse of the real Blair was far more interesting than the clichd version we saw throughout the film. August 16, 2010 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
[The] glimpse of the real Blair was far more interesting than the clichd version we saw throughout the film.
Matthew Toomey
The third act in the chronicles of Tony Blair features Michael Sheen and scribe Peter Morgan in fine form, but a shaky turn by Dennis Quaid mars The Special Relationship from reaching its full potential. August 11, 2010 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
The third act in the chronicles of Tony Blair features Michael Sheen and scribe Peter Morgan in fine form, but a shaky turn by Dennis Quaid mars The Special Relationship from reaching its full potential.
Matthew Pejkovic
A dramatically flat exploration of the friendship between British Prime Minister Tony Blair and US President Bill Clinton, as they navigate the personal and national challenges of high office. August 7, 2010 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
A dramatically flat exploration of the friendship between British Prime Minister Tony Blair and US President Bill Clinton, as they navigate the personal and national challenges of high office.
Simon Weaving
The most unintentionally homoerotic film of the year. Eventually you start willing them to make out. Solid script. Slightly unconvincing Clinton performance from Quaid. August 6, 2010 | Rating: 3.5/5
The most unintentionally homoerotic film of the year. Eventually you start willing them to make out. Solid script. Slightly unconvincing Clinton performance from Quaid.
Marc Fennell
As before, Michael Sheen is able to project a kind of toothy sincerity reminiscent of Tony Blair in the early stages of his political incumbency. There's a sweetness there, and at times, almost a naivity. August 6, 2010 | Full Review…
As before, Michael Sheen is able to project a kind of toothy sincerity reminiscent of Tony Blair in the early stages of his political incumbency. There's a sweetness there, and at times, almost a naivity.
Julie Rigg
The Special Relationship marks a worthy addition to Morgan's ever-expanding body of work as a modern historian of the big screen. August 6, 2010 | Full Review…
The Special Relationship marks a worthy addition to Morgan's ever-expanding body of work as a modern historian of the big screen.
Leigh Paatsch
Still, for all its flaws there's a compelling energy in The Special Relationship. August 5, 2010 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Still, for all its flaws there's a compelling energy in The Special Relationship.
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