This moveie was a pleasant little surprise. Well, perhaps "pleasant" isn't the best word to describe the tale. Is it cliched and hackneyed? To This moveie was a pleasant little surprise. Well, perhaps "pleasant" isn't the best word to describe the tale. Is it cliched and hackneyed? To some degree. But there is an undercurrent here - with brilliantly understated performances by the entire cast. It seeps into your brain, sucks at your gut, and tears at your heart. In some ways, it was more daring for them to go with the fairy-tale ending. … Expand

To simply call this film a political dramedy/satire is to do a disservice to its more visceral component. In a role, Sandra Bullock often To simply call this film a political dramedy/satire is to do a disservice to its more visceral component. In a role, Sandra Bullock often plays, the untethered woman in a one-woman show, the depth of her performance is what gives this movie its immediate allure.

Bullock's Jane Bodine's struggle with her inner demons shine brightly in so much of what she doesn't say that we are intent to listen when she does speak. Jane's battle with her nemesis, keenly played by Billy Bob Thornton, illuminates what is often a complex issue for women striving in fields where men typically play. Although this isn't at the crux of their dissension, which lives in a far more personal place,Thornton's character, Pat Candy, uses every manipulative ploy available to dissolve his mounting insecurity as he realizes Jane's in it to win it-big time.

Their sparring is the product of their egos, which is what leads them to the manna that feeds them--winning. They, like the politicians they are branding to win, are all "puppets" in a game that costs more than any populace should have to pay.

The supporting cast is deliciously effective, and despite some lapses into a too-sugary donut, the overall message, though not a re-creation of the wheel, is a fine vehicle to make its point. And, as in all political directives, it is best to read in, under, up, down, around, and in between the lines. … Expand

One of those little surprises you don´t expect much from (I was not interested in the topic since I have already witnessed a lot of that and One of those little surprises you don´t expect much from (I was not interested in the topic since I have already witnessed a lot of that and yes, it is how the world works, sadly). Sandra Bullock has really become a better actress during these last 5/10 years. She is perfect in the role. The film has funny bits (that I was not expecting) but also show a lot of truths and reality. Recommendable. If you are appalled by how everything works and how the power controls us all you´ll probably be a little bit moved by the end of the film. … Expand

Campaigners, candidates and the citizens, everybody on the streets of Bolivia.

The film was okay, but you have already seen it. This is the Campaigners, candidates and the citizens, everybody on the streets of Bolivia.

The film was okay, but you have already seen it. This is the same old story where in America, the presidential running candidates do everything they can to win the precious votes, but here it takes place in a different country. Not bad actually, but disappointment is the American influence. Now I tell the truth that it was inspired by the real event. There's already a documentary film made, but now they altered it little and made a political-comedy.

The two campaign runners from the United States goes to Bolivia to aide two different candidates and becomes themselves confront once again. To gain the momentum, they have to go any length, so the fun begins when each others pull their legs. But who's going to stand ultimately and with what tactic is to be revealed in the next half of the film.

I think, except the American characters dominance, the film was refreshing like the locations, supporting cast wise. But actors like Sandra Bullock, Billy Bob Thornton et cetera holds the key. Obviously the star power is one reason and the other is for keeping the real event's touch. The film does not work for everyone, it did do nothing for me. The director of 'Pineapple Express' failed to deliver. But it was a bad screenplay, underdeveloped or maybe lacks some good lines and strong scenes. I totally suggest you to skip it, you would miss nothing.

I thought this was a drama, until Sandra Bullock took a pratfall down the airliner stairs. Oh, it's a comedy. But then she meets the client I thought this was a drama, until Sandra Bullock took a pratfall down the airliner stairs. Oh, it's a comedy. But then she meets the client and plays it straight; okay, it's a drama. Back and forth we go. A little troubling when the movie doesn't know what it is. Arnold Schwarzenegger had a knack for injecting a little humor into his action movies; they lightened the mood without detracting from the story line. Here, it doesn't work because it doesn't make sense. The basic story line is an indictment of our political system where a candidate says whatever the voters want to hear to get elected. Hillary? … Expand

Sandra Bullock plays a political consultant with personal and professional issues. She's hired to help a losing Bolivian candidate win the Sandra Bullock plays a political consultant with personal and professional issues. She's hired to help a losing Bolivian candidate win the presidential election. To add to her troubles, her nemesis (Billy Bob Thornton) is working for the poll favorite. This could have been a sharp political comedy if the writing had been snappier (she does have a few amusing moments). It might have been a rousing indictment on modern politics if it had been more incisive. As it stands, it's adequate on both counts, but not strong enough to move the needle towards excellence in either direction. … Expand

Pretty boring waste of time. Very surface plot; not especially deep or funny or witty or revealing. We do get to watch Bullock's face twist Pretty boring waste of time. Very surface plot; not especially deep or funny or witty or revealing. We do get to watch Bullock's face twist because of inner turmoil. I've seen Bullock in serious roles and think she does a good job. And the writing - blah. … Expand