Recount

Entertainment like this comes along rarely, so keep an eye out for Recount. This is an intellectual, powerful and entertaining film. Kevin Spacey, as always, is phenomenal. It's a fitting end for a story that was as hard fought as any action film ... Full Review

We know the ending, but 'Recount' still thrills....That's how the funny, detailed film works....."Recount," HBO's dramatization of the events surrounding Florida's election fiasco, still is riveting.....Strong has claimed his witty script is even-handed..... ... Full Review

With the new movie "Recount," HBO is either remarkably savvy or the beneficiary of happy coincidence.....The movie doesn't embrace its potential for farce, for suspense, or for outrage.....engaging story line within the limits of historical accuracy..... ... Full Review

that it doesn't pretend that its point of view is balanced.....Which, of course, brings us back to the movie's dramatically daunting impediments.....Given those parameters, "Recount" is robustly entertaining (and a little disheartening) from beginning to end.....As an actress, not going for that would be tantamount to artistic neglect.....Denis Leary as Gore strategist Michael Whouley is particularly good -.... ... Full Review

s the downfall of "Recount":....Strong revels in a certain technique-perhaps it is Roach who brought it to the table-of reading a document....There is another problem, besides the script, however.....s not, which is all the more heartbreaking when the characters get the news.....Thanks to a nearly worthless script, "Recount" garners a 3 out of 10, all of which is for the considerable acting talent on the screen..... ... Full Review

With an extremely clever script by debut screenwriter Danny Strong, Recount introduces a landslide of facts with sweaty grace, intertwining scripted scenes with actual broadcast-news clips.....Despite its ''equal time'' approach, Recount is an underdog story, and thus a Democrat story..... ... Full Review

Recount is smart and snappy and more than a little nasty --....That's the most depressing thing about Recount :....I was pretty excited to check out HBO's new original film Recount partly because, you know, amazing cast:....and there is, at least, enjoyment to be found in the all-around fantastic performances..... ... Full Review

the movie's tragic punch-line is the election of George W. Bush.....if only everyone had played fair, Recount has to back off the entrenched problems and the more horrific conclusion....The film cuts to one of Harris' more lurid performances, as she announces.... ... Full Review