Product Name : The Contender
Many Hollywood directors should follow Rod Lurie's lead and invite their stars to do the DVD commentary. Oscar nominee Joan Allan joins Lurie, turning the commentary track into an enjoyable conversation. It tends to be a lovefest at times but does give insight into the relationship between a lead actor and director during filmmaking. Over the end credits, Lurie mentions the brouhaha that actor (and producer) Gary Oldman started when he made discouraging comments about the film's final cut. It's Read More »*Why don’t we show the price?
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Product Review : The Contender
| By and hidden agendas.it is full of suspense and intrigue.a very dramatic film,yet not at all boring,with a great mix of characters and some explosive revelations.this is a very well done movie with some big name actors putting in stellar performances.Jeff Bridges plays president Jackson Evans,who,upon the death of the vice-president is faced with the task of nominating a replacement.Joan Allen plays democratic senator Laine Hanson,the president's nominee.However she must first appear before the confirmation committee and be approved.and this will not prove easy. this is where the movie really gets going.both Bridges and Allen put in solid performances,but it is Gary Oldman who plays committee chair Sheldon Runyon(a republican)who is a standout.Oldman gives a powerhouse performance.Christian Slater,Sam Elliott,William Peterson,Saul Rubinek,and Philip Baker... Read more By A Customer The Contender is almost a joke at times. The script is pretty poor, the acting is bad, it's just weird watching the woman jog through the cemeteries, and the premise was just unbelievable. The worst part was the president giving the speech at the end. What kind of president would give a speech like that? Even the parts in it that were essentially porn weren't that great. The only reason it gets two stars is because of the plot twist at the end. All in all, though, it was a waste of film. That being said, The Contender is a really great political thriller, if you accept it purely as entertainment. The President, looking to appoint a new vice president, picks a nominee that just about no one is happy with. Off and running are the internal politics, deals, schleps, and sleaziness. The opposition digs up some pretty nasty past sexual material on the nominee, which she refuses to defend, citing that in any case it's "nobody's business". That story line, along with great acting, and some pretty awesome cinematography will keep you intrigued and entertained. The only complaint about this movie, before the final fifteen minutes, is a somewhat cheap portrayal of liberals as being ultra-moral and conservatives as being dishonest... Read more |
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