'The Ides of March' Movie Review

The Bottom Line Should you see it? Yes. Why? May not exceed expectations, but a very solid political drama starring some of the best talent in Hollywood. High hopes for this film: George Clooney will recreate the magic of Good Night and Good Luck, Ryan Gosling will bring his trademark intensity to what seems like a garden-variety role, the Shakesperean title will deliver a killer denouement. Not to say The Ides of March is a disappointment, because the film is solid, but The Ides of March...Read Full Story

Director: George ClooneyWith the help of Grant Heslov and Beau Willimon, George Clooney wrote the screenplay and directed The Ides of March. A political drama about a candidate running for the Democratic presidential candidate in the upcoming American election. The film is adapted from the acclaimed play Farragut North by Beau Willimon. With an ensemble cast comprising of George Clooney, Ryan Gosling, Phillip Seymour-Hoffman, Paul Giamatti and Evan Rachel Wood. To add to the mix you have...Read Full Story

The Ides of March Ryan Gosling (Actor), George Clooney (Actor), George Clooney (Director) | Format: DVD (21)Release Date: January 17, 2012Buy new: $30.99 $16.99 (Visit the Hot New Releases in Drama list for authoritative information on this product's current rank.)Product ImagesReview & DescriptionAmbition seduces and power corrupts in a nerve-wracking thriller from Academy Award® nominated director George Clooney (Good Night, and Good Luck). Idealistic campaign worker Stephen Meyers (Ryan...Read Full Story

The Ides of March — Tomie,Clooney,Gosling,Giamatti,Hoffman,Minghella,Wright — Movie Lover News Release Date: 14 October 2011 George Clooney – Director / Writer (screenplay) Producer, Grant Heslov – Writer (screenplay) Producer, Beau Willimon – Writer (play) Besed on the Play Farragut North Marisa Tomei – Ida Horowicz Ryan Gosling – Stephen Myers George Clooney – Governer Mike Morris Evan Rachel Wood – Molly Stearns Paul Giamatti – Tom Duffy Philip Seymour – Hoffman Paul Zara Max Minghella...Read Full Story

Death and taxes: Two of life’s certainties. After watching (and enjoying) the George Clooney-directed The Ides of March, I think it’s safe to add crooked politicians to the list. Presidential candidates and, to a greater extent their puppet masters are taken to task in this slick and eventually compelling political drama.Hollywood’s hot ticket Ryan Gosling stars as Stephen Meyers, a media wunderkind who’s about to help Governor Mike Morris (Clooney) into the White House. Ides of March takes...Read Full Story