I read the book Game Change, which was a well written account of how both parties arrived at their nominations and in particular, how Obama overcame Clinton to gain the Democratic nomination (over 60% of the book). The election trail was about 30% of the book and the Republication nomination story - that this movie is about - was only about 10%.
Ms. Palin was a fascinating political oddity in the race and was not without her shortcomings as a VP candidate - but this documentary/dramatization (mockumentary is probably more appropriate) is largely a hatchet job on Ms. Palin by someone with an axe to grind. Though mildly entertaining, it fails in giving any credible rendering of the incredible and complex election race for the 2008 Presidency.
The only saving grace is the cast. Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Ed Harris, Sarah Paulson and Peter MacNicol were all suited for the roles and played it out well. Their efforts were the only reason this did not rate even lower.
Watch it for entertainment - but don't substitute it for the book - or for reality.
Ms. Palin was a fascinating political oddity in the race and was not without her shortcomings as a VP candidate - but this documentary/dramatization (mockumentary is probably more appropriate) is largely a hatchet job on Ms. Palin by someone with an axe to grind. Though mildly entertaining, it fails in giving any credible rendering of the incredible and complex election race for the 2008 Presidency.
The only saving grace is the cast. Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Ed Harris, Sarah Paulson and Peter MacNicol were all suited for the roles and played it out well. Their efforts were the only reason this did not rate even lower.
Watch it for entertainment - but don't substitute it for the book - or for reality.