Review of Primary Colors

6/10
Not bad, not great
15 August 2001
Hey is that the real Wil Clinton who did that movie review? I tried to email, but there is no forward adress. That is besides the point, Primary Colors was not liked by the critics, I believe the media likes Clinton and viewed this as a swipe at him. If the media likes you they will help out, but if they hate you like, ie Dan Quale watch out it gets very relentless. In the end, I found the story silly, and entertaining; what saves this film is the acting. Bill bob, and John's performances where exceptional; John is the most charismatic actor in Hollywood, and his charisma makes him the idea politician. He shows the Hypocrisy of politicans, their self absorption, drive for power, and belief they can be above the law. Lie and hide their baggage, and expose others. The film is a 3, but John turns it up to a 6, my wife likes it more, but I find the tongue and cheek direction too much. This film hit a never with me, about the distrust of politicians, with their lawyer answers, flip flop on issues, and hidden agendas. This film reminds me of a Eastwood movie saying "Don't p**s on my back and tell me its raining". In this light, the satire plays well.
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