More linear and conventional than such sprawling, intricate overlapping narratives as LONE STAR (1996) and SUNSHINE STATE (2002), John Sayles' pointed, unsubtle political satire revolves around Dickie Pilager (Chris Cooper), a pawn manipulated by powerful behind-the-scenes business interests and modeled none-too-subtly on George W. Bush back when he was a Texas gubernatorial hopeful. Pilager, the dim-witted son of powerful Senator Jud Pilager (Michael Murphy), is entering the homestretch of his campaign to become governor of Colorado under the watchful eye of cutthroat campaign strategist Chuck Raven (Richard Dreyfuss). As Pilager is filming an environmentally orient...
Released:
2004
Rated:
R
Length:
124 mins