Election

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Summary: Not so good
Review: I was really surprised by how much I didn't like this movie! I read the good reviews and was expecting a smart, biting comedy. But what I got was a bunch of really, very obnoxious characters with no redeeming qualities. Whoever wrote this could have learned a thing or two from Rushmore. You can have pretentious, annoying characters, but redeem them in the end so we're not completely turned off! Or at least make it funny! I didn't see the humor, and the characters are awful from beginning to end. Sorry, but I was disappointed by Election.

Rating:
Summary: Worthwhile viewing
Review: Many people who saw this film were shocked by the way it candidly dealt with subjects such as statutory rape, sex, lesbianism and adultry. However, the overall message this film brings out by use of these "real-life" devices is superb and should excuse any material some may find offensive. The story basically revolves around events that take place in the lives of Matthew Borderick and Reese Witherspoon during a yearly school election. I found it hilarous and the charcters very true to life. In particular Matthew and Reese. Reese's performance in this film is excellent. If you are a fan a Reese I would suggest checking out S.F.W.(small role) or Twilight (she has a partial nude scene in this one).

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Summary: .
Review: This is a movie that has its moments, but it didn't live up to my expectations. Matthew Broderick's narration was fairly annoying, and I agree with a reviewer a ways back who said that the film was needlessly smutty. The smuttiness itself didn't bother me, I just noticed how needless it was, like they had to add some because it was an MTV film and they knew what all the MTV children who were coming to see it would need to keep their attention and laughter. The rapport between Broderick and Witherspoon was the most amusing facet of the movie, but there isn't nearly as much interaction between them as their could've been, and much of the movie focuses on other, less interesting, awkwardly painted teen stereotypes which are designed to be modern and sympathetic at once, but the result is iffy and sometimes irrititating. The last fifteen minutes or so of the movie are totally unnecessary; I don't like it much when films take a metaphor that is already clear enough and spell it out for you, because at that point the whole effort is more like a cleverly decorated "message" or "statement" rather than an enjoyable work of art or even escapist piece of entertainment. But despite all I say, the film isn't THAT horrible ... it's interesting and it has some fine moments. But it's no gem.

Rating:
Summary: Absolutely Terrible - Simple Soft Core Porn!
Review: Easily the worst movie my wife and I have ever seen. Not funny, loaded to the hilt with sex, sexual innuendos, and language that would turn your mother's hair white. A movie to AVOID!

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Summary: Great political satire
Review: I really loved this movie. The plot was good and believable, and I could almost relate myself to the movie itself. The narroration helped with the reality, since I have always like movies with narroration. I love Mathew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon, and when you put them together, you get a smash up job. Hopefully they will make another movie together someday.

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Summary: This is like two movies in one.
Review: My brother told me that this was the funniest movie of the year, so I rented it. I just didn't find very much humor in it. I felt like I was watching two movies at once. The one about the high school election was at least interesting, but the one about the teachers and their wives was dull and unbelievable. A true mixed bag.

Rating:
Summary: Reese's Pieces
Review: Not at all a Reese Witherspoon fan. The guy that plays her rival for class prez (he was also in american pie), he REALLY bugs me. So your wondering why I gave Election 4 stars huh? It's a really funny movie. Mrs. Phillipe (Reese Witherspoon) does an incredible job playing this spazy psycho chic (PICK FLICK).

One of my favourite parts is when she's handing out free chewing gum for those who sign her petition. When a student takes a handful, she scurries after him with her skinny little legs and screams "hey! one per person!" Get a life is what you want to scream. Reese is the treat here. (Just like the candy).

Rating:
Summary: One of the Worst Movies I have seen
Review: This has to be one of the worst movies I have seen. Based on the glowing reviews I had to check it out, but I should have stuck with my instincts. The plot was predictable and boring. Maybe I just can't handle movies with tons of narrations, or maybe I'm just getting too old.

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Summary: one of the best political satires ever
Review: No joke, this has to be one of the best political satires I've ever seen. Not in the least because it takes place almost entirely in high school. Don't be fooled, it's as much about basic human nature as any oscar-nominated film in the last few years. It's brilliant, it's complex, and at the end, it's paints a really subversively dark picture of american life. And it's hilarious - the last line had me cracking up in the aisle of the theater. Can't wait til the price comes down.

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Summary: Will be a cult classic soon!
Review: This is going to be a cult favorite. I didn't even want to see this movie, but when I am wrong, I admit it. GREAT, FABULOUS, AWESOME! I cannot wait until it is priced to own!