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Name: The Front Runner Movie Review
Item: The Front Runner
Rating: 3
Author: Lalitha Mallikeswaran

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Review for the film " The Front Runner"

Streaming On: Netflix

Runtime: 1 hour 53 minutes

Certificate: A

Released: 21-11-2018

Genre: Political, Drama, Biography

Similar To: Shirley, White Boy Rick, The Man With The Iron Heart, Lying And Stealing

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CAST & CREW

Bill Burr

Hugh Jackman

Jay Carson

Matt Bai

Kaitlyn Dever

Molly Ephraim

Jason Reitman

Rob Simonsen

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Music Director:

Rob Simonsen

Director:

Jason Reitman

Supporting Actress:

Kaitlyn Dever

Molly Ephraim

Screenplay:

Jay Carson

Jason Reitman

Matt Bai

Supporting Actor:

Hugh Jackman

Bill Burr

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Plot

The film is based on the book “All The Truth Is Out: The Week Politics Went Tabloid”. The film follows Senator Gary Hart, played by Hugh Jackman, Hart’s political career and his fall to disgrace. In 1984, Hart finished second in the Democratic Party’s presidential race but in 1987 he was the front-runner. Hart’s campaign managers want him to open up about himself to the public because he seemed too reserved. Since there were rumors about his marital problems and infidelity going around, a reporter asked Hart questions about his marriage. This offended Hart and he exclaimed that the reporters should just follow his every move to find out, but they would be disappointed since he was a boring man. During one such incident, while reporters were following him, they found Hart with a young woman named Donna Rice. These pictures endangered Hart’s career and marriage. The film follows this incident which made an indelible mark on American politics.

Star Performance

Hugh Jackman gives a good performance as Gary Hart, and perfectly portrays his closed-off personality and intellect. Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Mamoudou Athie, and Molly Ephraim also deliver good performances.

Analysis

The film does not feel like a heated political thriller but leans more towards describing how the media ruined Hart’s career. Gary Hart’s character seems under-developed because his emotional state or reasoning is not discussed in the film.

What’s There?

• A stellar cast with Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Mark O’Brien, Molly Ephraim, Chris Coy, Alex Karpovsky, and Josh Brener

• The film tells the story of Gary Hart, who was the strongest candidate for 1988 presidency, but his career went up in flames when a scandal broke out about his extramarital affair

What’s Not There?

• The film feels more like a drama than a political thriller

• The storyline is boring and disappointing

Verdict

The film might be a good watch for drama and political genre enthusiasts. Also, it would be a good watch for Hugh Jackman’s fans.