Film review and podcast by c d kaplan
The set up here is a bit absurd, but certainly worthy on its face of turning into a comedy.
Steve Carrell is national political operative, Gary Zimmer, devastated by Clinton’s loss in ’16. So he’s looking for a race somewhere in America that can restore his reputation, as well as that of his party.
He thinks he’s found one, a possible mayor’s race in rural Wisconsin. Where he journeys to convince a Marine vet — Chris Cooper — to challenge for the position. Which he does.
Soon enough, Gary’s arch nemesis, played by Rose Byrne, comes to town to support the incumbent.
Like I said, a legit set up.
There are some laughs — Operative word: some — but the execution of the scenario all seemed a bit ham-handed.
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