Swing Vote (2008)

PopMatters | 2008-08-01

Bud gets to this point of semi-crisis by a series of preposterous accidents and plot contrivances.
But while Greenleafs anti-Mexican and anti-abortion ads are easily the funniest bits in the film, they only accentuate the pabulum of the other material.
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Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribun | 2008-07-31

Movie review: 'Swing Vote' delivers an American hero
Diebold machines and hanging chads notwithstanding, it's still a resonant, if improbable, message: Any citizen of our nation might cast the deciding vote in an election.
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Cinematical | 2008-08-01

Several characters in Swing Vote , in fact, take the opportunity to do the right thing when you'd least expect it (or, at least, do the right wrong thing at the right time, which is almost as good.
And there are funny, bluntly cynical moments in Swing Vote , with ads specifically tailored to appeal to Bud's stance (or what's perceived to be Bud's stance, with campaign staff on both sides sifting his bar talk and vocalized mis-steps like they were the pronouncements of the oracle
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Slant Magazine | 2008-07-30

It's a hard call as to whether Swing Vote 's mirthlessness is more oppressive than its insulting idea of Costner's loser as the working-class salt of the earth, or if its dishonesty takes the prize.
Twelve-year old Molly (proficient, automaton-like Madeline Carroll) is caretaker, mother and spouse to Costner's laid-off, lazy dad Bud Johnson.
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slate.com

The scenes of pandering one-upmanship that follow afford some of the movie's rare mirthful moments, including a pro-life political commercial that's just sick enough to be funny.
Costner's Bud Johnson is not a lovable rascal of a dad; he's a boozing derelict who ignores and betrays his daughter in scene after uncomfortably painful scene.
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Grammer and Costner Sued Over 'Swing Vote' Script

A screenwriter is suing Hollywood actors Kelsey Grammer and Kevin Costner, alleging the script for their new movie "Swing Vote" was based on his work. ... Full Article

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Why sue over 'Swing Vote'?

At last, a politico who's not only willing but eager to embrace a financial fiasco.Former George W. Bush aide Bradley Blakeman claims he came up with the idea for Swing Vote and has filed a lawsuit claiming damages. ... Full Article

Hopper baffled by 'Swing Vote' axe

Rex Features Dennis Hopper has hit out at the filmmakers behind new movie Swing Vote for leaving most of his scenes on the cutting room floor. ... Full Article

Ex-Bush aide files lawsuit over 'Swing Vote' movie

NEW YORK A former aide to President Bush filed a copyright lawsuit over the Kevin Costner and Kelsey Grammer movie Swing Vote on Thursday, claiming elements of its plot and marketing were stolen from him. Political commentator Bradley Blakeman, a ... Full Article