The Contender

I see HBO has decided to trundle this one out again. Well, it is an election year and they have to find something to run in between Generation Kill episodes, I suppose. I also read recently Mr. Obama commenting this was... Full review

This was a true waste of 2 hours of my life. It basically boils down to a shameless prpoganda piece for the Democratic National Party. Im an independant so I truly tried to view the film from an objective point of... Full review

I laughed out loud a good bit. If I didn't know better, I would think this was satire of the atheistic dream for America. How sad that technical talent and money doesn't lead to film anchored in reality.... Full review

Bleeding heart American liberals will probably love this film, while Yanks more disposed to neo-con values will probably hate it. Being neither (and not even an American), I feel that this works rather well as a film, but — for me... Full review

This movie is good movies on the whole.But Im bored halfway because it is a little bit long run time.But every aspect of this film is so splendid.I think that this movie is worthy to see.... Full review

Great flick, worthy of a 10 and higher rating than IMDb users have given it. Mulitple worthy performances, esp. Jeff Bridges in one of his best among trademark eccentric roles; writing is flawless and no cheesy plot twists geared towards... Full review

This is a great political thriller with great acting that keeps you guessing. There are many who believe in God that commit murder, lie, adultery and a host of other sins each and every day. And there are atheists like it... Full review

Really I don't normally like to bash other people for their opinions but for gods sake, out of the 10 reviews for this movie, several made the decisions based on their morals and they didn't believe what Laine's character believed in.... Full review

Sen. Laine Hanson states to the people in so many words that she has no value system - she is for taking all guns away from people, do away with Capitol Murder, (just think how much more killing will happen if... Full review

Great movie if you like movies where all Democrats are open minded free thinking,courgeous beautiful people and all Republicans are blood raw steak eating,cigar smoking narrow minded jerk offs.If you like that kind of movie you'll love this one, an the... Full review

Joan Allen turns in a wonderful central performance of great depth as the Senator under the spotlight, and her Oscar nomination is fully deserved. Lurie uses a variety of cinematic techniques - some showy but most subtle - to tell his story. ... Full Review

Mr. Lurie himself is a splendid example of not judging too harshly or quickly, since his last film, 1999's happily little-seen "Deterrance", would have led you to believe he has no knack for a politcal thriller. If all goes well, only those people will enjoy this film. ... Full Review

Features-wise, Allen's addition to the commentary is welcome, as is Lurie's deleted scenes commentary where he explains why he cut the surprisingly good surplus material. Deleted scenes, trailer, Joan Allen interview, TV spots, deleted scenes commentary, commentary by director Rod Lurie and Joan Allen.Allen and Oldman act theirwoolly booties off and Bridges humorously nods towards The Dude as a bowling President. ... Full Review

The Contender, apparently an attack on sexual and political double standards, is really about the great American love affair with leadership, if not with individual leaders. Oldman, despite his subsequent disowning of the film, does weaselly wonders with this character, and disguises himself as artfully as Sean Penn did in Carlito's Way. ... Full Review

The Contender aspires to classic status and a good argument can be made in its favor. The political thriller enjoys a long and rich history. ... Full Review

From the blogosphere, Laura Collins-Hughes writes about an essay by film writer-producer-director Rod Lurie ( The Contender ) about independent reporter-bloggers and what they work without -- an editor. ... Full Article

It happens every year around this time. No sooner are Oscar nominees announced than the last cinematic year officially comes to a close, with a new batch already rushing out of the gate and into theaters. ... Full Article

It happens every year around this time. No sooner are last year's Oscar nominees announced than the last cinematic year officially comes to a close, with a new batch already rushing out of the gate and into theaters. ... Full Article

Studio Information: Yari Film Group, 108 mins. Topical thriller is well-acted, thought-provoking popcorn entertainment There are lots of big ideas on display in Nothing But the Truth , a fictionalized account of the Valerie Plame case, the CIA operative whose... ... Full Article

Take your eyes off the polls for a second.Zogby can get along without you, and the electoral map isn't going anywhere. With two days until Election Day, it's time for exhausted voters to kick back, pop in a movie... ... Full Article

Despite an incredible career with movies like Nixon, The Ice Storm, Pleasantville and The Crucible, is this really the first time youve carried a movie? ... Full Article