HBO "Game Change"

Bilge_Rat · 03-15-12, 02:16 PM

Anyone seen it? saw it last night. Was'nt sure what to expect after all the political stories that it was a "hatchet job", but was pleasantly surprised. It is actually a good movie about the insides of a political campaign.

McCain is portrayed as decent and honorable. He was probably let off too easy IMHO. Steve Schmidt and the rest of the campaign staff are portrayed as competent professionals.

Even Palin is not handled all that roughly, this is not a saturday night live skit. Julianne Moore plays her as a complete individual, with strengths (charisma, political instinct, drive, strong family values) and weaknesses (very stubborn, weak on the policy side).

I actually find myself having more respect for Palin after having watched the movie. On the other hand, my wife, who is also strong willed, stubborn and who I thought would identify with Palin now hates her more than before. Women, go figure..

03-15-12, 02:16 PM	#1
Bilge_Rat Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: standing watch... Posts: 3,855 Downloads: 344 Uploads: 0	HBO "Game Change" Anyone seen it? saw it last night. Was'nt sure what to expect after all the political stories that it was a "hatchet job", but was pleasantly surprised. It is actually a good movie about the insides of a political campaign. McCain is portrayed as decent and honorable. He was probably let off too easy IMHO. Steve Schmidt and the rest of the campaign staff are portrayed as competent professionals. Even Palin is not handled all that roughly, this is not a saturday night live skit. Julianne Moore plays her as a complete individual, with strengths (charisma, political instinct, drive, strong family values) and weaknesses (very stubborn, weak on the policy side). I actually find myself having more respect for Palin after having watched the movie. On the other hand, my wife, who is also strong willed, stubborn and who I thought would identify with Palin now hates her more than before. Women, go figure.. __________________