smart and charming George Clooney added a high-level work to his self- written , directed and acted resume. He who likes political themes, chose Broadway. The stage play "Faragart North Station" was refined and adapted, and filmed and released in due course. When the Americans were disappointed with the political situation, they used light and shadow to create inside stories and warnings, so that the purely optimistic audience was the same as the characters in the film. A lesson was sturdy and dramatic.
Compared with Clooney’s production of Good Night, And Good Luck (Good Night, And Good Luck), which also involved political insider before, this "The Ides of March" is more ambitious, and the elements covered are also more ambitious. More, the fineness is better. It can be said that this is a simple and pure film. Except for the slightly hasty ending, the narrative rhythm of the whole film is very comfortable. Moreover, its presentation method is both direct and technical, mixing many dramatic elements, such as conspiracy. Tricks, trading of votes, intrigues, deviation from the original intention, sex scandals, etc., many scenes have adopted direct confrontation and secret wrestling performance methods, so that people who have no sense of politics can see it, not to mention the characters in the film. The key turning points of destiny, the turning point of setting up and breaking the game, are all presented more brilliantly.
In extreme environments, human judgments, choices and behaviors will show extreme self-interest, and the political environment is just one kind of extreme environment. It seems that this film cannot be viewed as a purely political film. If it is a political film, it appears to have a slightly smaller format. Its plot is more like a story about moral standards and the bottom line, with hypocrisy, betrayal, intrigue, and intrigue. Compromise and collusion are like a common problem in some modern workplaces. If this story is placed in industries such as finance and insurance, it seems to be applicable. It's just that the political environment is more typical because of totalitarianism. Therefore, people's judgments, choices and behaviors are more representative.
A heavyweight supporting role with outstanding acting skills has added countless points to the film, just as the "Post" commented-"The key to the success of the film lies in the performance of a group of supporting actors. They completely set off the atmosphere of the whole film. Theirs Existence makes this movie more persuasive.” Indeed, the existence of these supporting characters gives the film a cleverness, such as the campaign leader Paul played by Fat Hoffman, the media reporter played by Marisa Tomei, and the opponent , The role of campaign director Tom. Audiences who have watched "John Adams" starring Giamatti will definitely unforgettable his wonderful interpretation of historical political figures. It is not difficult for him to play the role of Tom, who is versatile and counterintuitive. .
No matter how feminists oppose it, in fact, politics is still men’s game. In the struggle for political power, many women are unfortunately turned into cannon fodder. In the film, the seemingly smart intern Molly is actually a person who cannot withstand provocations and challenges. The rebelliousness and confusion of young girls from good backgrounds are all reflected in her. Evan Rachel Wood, who played the role of daughter Vader in "Floating Life" and played rivalry with "mother" Kate Winslet, starred in such a girl who is destined to have no good ending.
With his outstanding acting skills, Ryan Gosling, who starred in the film and played Stephen, once again demonstrated that he is definitely a strong player in the new generation, and he is not inferior to many masters. If it is said that Stephen had not reached that city and depth when Tom first praised Stephen, then at the end of the film, he has experienced some ups and downs, and he has clearly surpassed that level. What was concealed under Gosling's calm and water-like expression showed the irresistible changes in the environment where the character was located.
In addition, the showdown between Gosling and Clooney, the politician Morris, is full of performance tension. At this time, Morris and Stephen, one wants to know the opponent's hole cards, the other wants to know the opponent's bottom line, and the other hesitates in doubt. One is breaking the boat, but trying to conceal his heart, controlling his expression, turning his brain, and in the tense face-to-face and ingenious dialogue, the character's psychological contest is highlighted, which is more enjoyable.
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