While the film might feel like it's whitewashing some public figures whose careers have been ruined by sex scandals or infidelity, and putting the media in a cheaper position, in my opinion, the film still gives Lots of opportunities to balance the two sides, giving both sides a chance to speak their minds. Gary Hart is just right now, telling people why some behaviors that were acceptable before are no longer acceptable.
The answer is as one of the newspaper editors said: Times have changed. What was not news 20 years ago may be big news now. Who decides? public. What has really changed is the public's three views. They used to think that the moral taint was not a big deal, but now it has become zero tolerance. In the past, Kennedy could have scandals and continue to be president, but the current president cannot. As a media, I always believe that as long as there is news, the media cannot ignore it, especially if the real hammer is found.
Hugh Jackman's performance once again proved that this actor is definitely not just good-looking and muscular, but can have a lot of flexibility. He showed both the charisma of the presidential candidate and his stubbornness. His confrontation with reporters, and a fight scene with JK Simmons, all showed great acting, seeing a man panic and deceive himself after making a mistake and getting caught. It's an imperfect character, but Uncle Hugh's acting is perfect. Simmons of course always has the best "lines", and from time to time a few words can be the coolest guy in the room.
What's more interesting is that although the title of this film is about the candidates, and the core of the film is the candidates, after watching it, I feel that it is an observation of the changes in the news media and public opinion circles, and reflects the current situation that still exists today. The debate over media and privacy.
While no one uses those old-fashioned typewriters and computers anymore, the privacy of public figures is even more impossible in the digital age. The public likes to say that they are melon eaters, but in fact, everyone is not only a melon eater, everyone is a referee, expressing opinions and spreading information (whether true or not). Looking back at Gary Hart, the male protagonist in the film who wants to run for president but thinks no one cares about gossip, is really naive.
However, I do feel that this film, through the mouth of this candidate, gave Weinstein and all the people who got rid of rice rabbits, including Director Gunn, an opportunity to speak their hearts. . Sympathy or not, can't change reality: we live in an era like a magnifying glass, where women's consciousness is constantly awakening, and no one's words or deeds will be ignored any longer.
This film may not be favored by many media and judges, and it does not have the appearance of the best film, but the content of its discussion is very important, and it is also closely related to the times we live in, and it is easy to resonate and think. In addition, the script is still quite sharp, and it is also vividly presented to the media. Jason Reitman is still one of my favorite directors, no matter what kind of story he tells, his films always have a lighthearted sense of humor and strong irony that suits my taste.
(Toronto movie viewing)
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