
Stephen Meyers is a young idealist who's brilliant at communications, is second in command of Governor Mike Morris's presidential campaign, and is a true believer. In the middle of the Ohio primary, the campaign manager of Morris's opponent asks Meyers to meet; he offers him a job. At the same time, Morris's negotiations for the endorsement of the man in third place, a North Carolina Senator, hit a snag. A young campaign intern, Molly Stearns, gets Stephen's romantic attentio... (Full plot summary below)
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Stephen Meyers is a young idealist who's brilliant at communications, is second in command of Governor Mike Morris's presidential campaign, and is a true believer. In the middle of the Ohio primary, the campaign manager of Morris's opponent asks Meyers to meet; he offers him a job. At the same time, Morris's negotiations for the endorsement of the man in third place, a North Carolina Senator, hit a snag. A young campaign intern, Molly Stearns, gets Stephen's romantic attention. Republicans have a trick up their sleeve; Stephen may be too trusting, and Molly has a secret. What's most important, career, victory, or virtue?
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| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatA combo political thriller and morality play that is thought-provoking and brilliantly performed by some of America's best actors. |
| Suburban Journals of St. LouisMathew DeKinderEvery actor is at the top of his or her game; these are great performances all around. |
| The Movie MinuteJoanna LangfieldIronic: this is a movie about politics that, like most politicians, promises far more than it ever delivers. |
| NewsBlazeKam WilliamsPresidential politics making for strange bedfellows, literally and figuratively. |
| Seanax.comSean AxmakerIt's ultimately less political thriller or election allegory than morality play in partisan dress. |
| Daily Mail (UK)Christopher TookeyFor my money, The Ides Of March -- with its dark view of human nature and satisfyingly twisty plot -- is one of the most entertaining films ever made about the political process. |
| Reel ReviewsFrank WilkinsOne of the year's most intensely chilling films. |
| Philadelphia InquirerSteven ReaThis taut cautionary tale explores the dark side of American politics. And leaves the viewer to wonder - if anyone's still wondering - is there a bright side? |
| 7M PicturesKevin Carrthis film reveals how sleazy and smarmy the American political system can be |
| Jam! MoviesLiz BraunThe Ides of March is a character study dressed up as a political thriller, and it's a terrific yarn. |