Written by
Lalitha Mallikeswaran
Review for the film "
The Front Runner"
Runtime:
1 hour 53 minutes
CAST & CREW
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The movie “The Front Runner” was directed by
Jason Reitman
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and produced by Helen Estabrook, Aaron L. Gilbert, and Jason Reitman. The film’s writers are
Matt Bai
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,
Jay Carson
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, and Jason Reitman. The film features
Hugh Jackman
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,
Vera Farmiga
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, J.K. Simmons, Mark O’Brien,
Molly Ephraim
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, Chris Coy, Alex Karpovsky, Josh Brener, Tommy Dewey,
Kaitlyn Dever
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, Oliver Cooper, Jenna Kanell, RJ Brown,
Alfred Molina
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, Mamoudou Athie, Ari Graynor, John Bedford Lloyd, and Steve Coulter.
Rob Simonsen
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composed the music used in the film. The film’s cinematographer was Eric Steelberg, and the film’s editor was Stefan Grube.
Plot
The film is based on the book “All The Truth Is Out: The Week Politics Went Tabloid”. The film follows Senator Gary Hart, played by Hugh Jackman, Hart’s political career and his fall to disgrace. In 1984, Hart finished second in the Democratic Party’s presidential race but in 1987 he was the front-runner. Hart’s campaign managers want him to open up about himself to the public because he seemed too reserved. Since there were rumors about his marital problems and infidelity going around, a reporter asked Hart questions about his marriage. This offended Hart and he exclaimed that the reporters should just follow his every move to find out, but they would be disappointed since he was a boring man. During one such incident, while reporters were following him, they found Hart with a young woman named Donna Rice. These pictures endangered Hart’s career and marriage. The film follows this incident which made an indelible mark on American politics.
Star Performance
Hugh Jackman gives a good performance as Gary Hart, and perfectly portrays his closed-off personality and intellect. Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Mamoudou Athie, and Molly Ephraim also deliver good performances.
Analysis
The film does not feel like a heated political thriller but leans more towards describing how the media ruined Hart’s career. Gary Hart’s character seems under-developed because his emotional state or reasoning is not discussed in the film.
What’s There?
• A stellar cast with Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Mark O’Brien, Molly Ephraim, Chris Coy, Alex Karpovsky, and Josh Brener
• The film tells the story of Gary Hart, who was the strongest candidate for 1988 presidency, but his career went up in flames when a scandal broke out about his extramarital affair
What’s Not There?
• The film feels more like a drama than a political thriller
• The storyline is boring and disappointing
Verdict
The film might be a good watch for drama and political genre enthusiasts. Also, it would be a good watch for Hugh Jackman’s fans.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Political, Drama, Biography
Jason Reitman
1 hour 53 minutes
21-11-2018
Hugh Jackman, Bill Burr, Molly Ephraim, Kaitlyn Dever
Rob Simonsen
Plot revolves around Political, Drama, Biography, etc.
3
3.50
No, it's rated A
No, it will be available soon on Netflix
Jason Reitman, Matt Bai, Jay Carson
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