Movie #1014 "Game Change" was on HBO today, and we just happen to have it this month in Arizona, and we got the chance to see this gem of a film today instead of melting at the pool in 98 degree weather. Anyway, it's based on the third part of the book by the same name, written by the people who worked on the McCain/Palin campaign in the 2008 presidential election --- from McCain getting the nod as the candidate, picking Palin after only vetting her for 5 days, dealing with all that she doesn't know, coaching her to memorize scripts of talking points for the debates and interviews (after bombing the Couric one), and through the making of a Frankenstein by building her up and giving her confidence, to severing ties with her when the ticket lost. The actors are might fine here, including : Julianne Moore, who won an emmy for this portrayal (she even has her walk), Woody Harrelson as Steve Schmidt, Sarah Paulson as Nicole Wallace, and Ed Harris as John McCain. I never got bored with the story, found it comical at times, and it answered some questions I had as to why McCain chose her, what was she really liked behind closed doors, etc. You'd think it was anti-Palin, but the movie does point out the charisma and acting ability the woman has, so it isn't a completely horribly painted picture of her. And McCain comes across the way I pictured he would be --- wanting to keep the integrity in the campaign but finding that very difficult. There's also a side issue on how we get our news has changed through the years..
Game Change
I give it 4 stars out of 5
Based on the best-selling nonfiction book, this political drama follows the historic 2008 presidential race with a focus on the sometimes contentious relationship between Republican nominee John McCain and his running mate, Sarah Palin.
