Movie Review: The Campaign

In an election year the American public needed a film like The Campaign. The run for office gets so absurd and The Campaign lampoons that brilliantly. The script from Eastbound and Down writers Chris Henchy and Shawn Harwell is fantastic. All the stuff that is portrayed here either has happened, is happening or could happen, Which is actually kind of scary/sad given the events of this film. The satire may appear to be dumb, but it's actually spot-on and very clever. Besides the great writing, the cast really rises to the occasion. They elevate this great material to the next level. Will Ferrell and Zach Galfinakis each nail their respective roles. The two play off each other brilliantly with their vastly different characters and undeniable comedic talent. As with most great comedies, the supporting cast shines as well. The show-stealers for this movie are Dylan McDermott and Karen Maruyama. McDermott absolutely kills as the psychopath campaign manager for Galifinakis's characters and Maruyama is hysterical as an Asian maid who is forced to talk like a slave. The Campaign may be a vulgar, insane comedy but it actually does a good job of making fun and exposing the corruption and ridiculousness of politics.

4/5 Stars