Movie #414 "The Special Relationship" I found very intriguing. I know it's one writer's idea of what went on behind closed doors during very turbulent times between these two leaders --- Tony Blair and Bill Clinton, including England's problem with the IRA, Kosovo, and the Monica Lewinsky scandal and possible impeachment of Clinton. All of these things test their bond, and it's interesting to see it change through the years. I have NEVER liked Quaid, but I noticed that he lost himself in this film, and I started looking past who he was and saw him as Clinton -- I was amazed at how similar he was to Clinton, and Sheen as Blair is true brilliance. I enjoyed him as Blair in "The Queen" and to be sure, I want to see the third in the series of him playing this spunky leader (the movie is supposed to be entitled "The Deal") He really brings Blair to life. And I would be remiss not to mention the great Hope Davis as Hillary. Nice casting --- nice job. What I really liked about this film is that it shows the good and not-so-good traits in thse people --- Morgan, the writer, can really humanize these possible bigger-than-life people that we only know from headlines. The Golden Globe nomination was right on here.
Donna gives it 4 stars
Our best guess for DONNA: 3.5 stars
Average of 16,122 ratings: 3.4 stars
The Special Relationship
2010NR 88 minutes
Screenwriter Peter Morgan (The Deal, The Queen) delivers a third film centered on the career of British Prime Minister Tony Blair (Michael Sheen) with this political drama chronicling Blair's relationships with two U.S. presidents: Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Dennis Quaid takes on the challenge of portraying President Clinton, with Hope Davis co-starring as then-First Lady Hillary Clinton in this Emmy nominee for Best Made-for-TV Movie.
Cast:Michael Sheen, Dennis Quaid, Hope Davis, Helen McCrory, Adam Godley, Mark Bazeley, Chris Wilson, Lara Pulver Director:Richard Loncraine Genres:Drama, Political Dramas, Dramas Based on Real Life, United Kingdom, Warner Home Video Format:DVD
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