I was expecting so much more from this. Just a mediocre script, barely holding the film together. Rachel Wood is appropriately last named, she is a two dimensional actor. And I couldn't believe that someone wouldn't have chemistry with Ryan Gosling! And I will not give anything away, but the twists and turns are barely bends.

This movie had a great lesson about how politics can ruin even the most honest people.

Excellent movie that delves into the backstage intrigues and deal-making during a campaign. It had a perfect combination of talented actors performing at their best, creating cynical tension without panic - Ryan Gosling, Paul Giamatti, Philip Seymour Hoffman. Ryan Gosling gave a particularly stellar performance and shows us he has come of age as a serious, dramatic actor. George Clooney again showed his talent as a director. The pace of this movie was exceptional, moving through steadily without feeling rushed. Cinematography was well-done, adding to the intimacy and drama. Highly recommended.

Decent acting and production, but, unfortunately, the idea that politicians and the people behind them are corrupt is no longer enough, by itself, to justify the movie. So, by the end, when little else happens, it's rather disappointing.

Just like in Julius Caesar, during the Ides of March, a political friend leads to a downfall. This is probably the best movie about a political campaign. The story is gripping and seems to give an inside look into the campaign. We even get a refresher course on Doctor Faustus. Gosling, Clooney, Hoffman, tomei, Wood and Giamatti are all at the top of their game. Made more current and real by having real political news commentators from MSNBC and CNN keeping us informed about what is going on.

I give Clooney a chance over and over yet I'm always left with the same feeling - that his acting is flat, bland and wooden. I feel the same could be said for this movie which he wrote and directed. As a man he has merit but as an artist I don't see any there there.

CLOONEY IS OVERATED AS A DIRECTOR AND ACTOR. GOD AWFUL MOVIE WITH CONSTANT F- BOMBS. MOVIE WAS SO BORING I MADE PHONE CALLS WHILE IT RAN. PROBABLY A CLOSE PARALLEL TO WHAT OUR POLITICAL ESTABLISHMENT IS ALL ABOUT.. IT'S ALL A GAME.

Decent movie, but not anything outstanding. As a political thriller, I found several key plot points simply contrived and not very credible. But fun to see Clooney the candidate spew out issues and solutions that reflect on current events.

This movie is mainly about the backstabbing which occurs in political campaigns. However, just when I thought it was really getting started, it ended.

The campaign press secretary to a Democratic presidential candidate gets involved in a potential scandal. He also makes an error in judgement that might cost him both his job and his future. Ultimately both the press secretary and the presidential candidate must make decisions whether to win or sacrifice their principals. An interesting thriller that shows the inner workings, sacrifices and tradeoffs made during a political campaign.