Directed by:
Alexander PayneCinematography:
James GlennonComposer:
Rolfe KentCast:
Matthew Broderick, Reese Witherspoon, Chris Klein, Jessica Campbell, Mark Harelik, Molly Hagan, Colleen Camp, Holmes Osborne, Matt Malloy, Nicholas D'Agosto (more)VOD (3)
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Brilliantly adapted by Payne and Jim Taylor from the original novel by Tom Perrotta, Reese Witherspoon is unforgettable as Tracy Flick - the straight “A” go-getter determined to be president of Carver High’s student body. She soon catches the attention of social studies teacher Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick), who decides to derail Flick’s obsessive overachieving by recruiting an opposition candidate (Chris Klein), putting in motion a disastrous series of events. (Paramount Home Entertainment)
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Alexander Payne shows us here that he has a good sense for scripts and that he can write a good script, even if you feel at first that this is just going to be high school crap. First of all, Election is not a shallow comedy but is instead a very good drama in places. This alternation of atmospheres is very good and can make you feel uncomfortable. Matthew Broderick is in his element in these slightly sleazy roles.
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