If it never occurred to you that the cozy relationship between corporate lobbyists and members of Congress might not be in the best interests of the American public, first-time director Jason Reitman's adaptation of Christopher Buckley's biting novel will be a bracing eye-opener. But while being an equal-opportunity offender is the most cynical stance of all, the suggestion that in 21st-century America the greatest moral (not tactical, but
moral) failing of them all is believing that truth and fairness can trump top-of-the-line spin seems less disingenuous in print than when wrapped in glossy Hollywood production values. How does silver-tongued tobacco-industr...
Released:
2006
Rated:
R
Length:
92 mins