Election (1999)Directed by Alexander Payne, rated R, 103 minutes
Election is a quick and dark satirical comedy about a sad sack high school teacher who gets a dumb jock to run against a previously unopposed know-it-all brat in the school election in hopes of not having to deal with her, but things quickly become complicated. Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon both offer spot on performances, and have wonderfully demented chemistry. The film's real stroke of genius is the colorful characters, that range from lovable to despicable to pitiful, but each one is amusing and entertaining.
Election is sharp and unrestrained comedy with a fresh story and a slew of memorably hilarious scenes. You'll like it if: You like satirical films, comedies about politics, Reese Witherspoon, Heathers, Rushmore or Ghost World.
Election is a quick and dark satirical comedy about a sad sack high school teacher who gets a dumb jock to run against a previously unopposed know-it-all brat in the school election in hopes of not having to deal with her, but things quickly become complicated. Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon both offer spot on performances, and have wonderfully demented chemistry. The film's real stroke of genius is the colorful characters, that range from lovable to despicable to pitiful, but each one is amusing and entertaining.
Election is sharp and unrestrained comedy with a fresh story and a slew of memorably hilarious scenes. You'll like it if: You like satirical films, comedies about politics, Reese Witherspoon, Heathers, Rushmore or Ghost World.
.........Below Average
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