Skip to main content

Dome Pondering Movie Review: Ides of March (2011)

What is it about?

An idealistic and star political staffer works for a Presidential candidate who he believes in, but quickly gets a crash course on dirty politics and the shallowness of the industry.

Who is in it?

Ryan Gosling - Stephen Meyers

George Clooney - Governor Mike Morris

Phillip Seymour Hoffman - Paul Zara

Paul Giamatti - Tom Duffy

Favorite Scene:

After being fired from the campaign by Paul, Steve heads over to the rival candidate's office to take Tom Duffy up on his job offer. Only, he learns that he was set up by Duffy to get him away from the Morris campaign by any means necessary. Steve quickly learns the reality of the situation and the politics business.

Favorite Quote:

"I'm not a Christian. I'm not an Atheist. I'm not Jewish. I'm not Muslim. My religion, what I believe in is called the Constitution of United States of America."

Review:

Ides of March is a very good film. In fact, it is a film that will very much alter the way you look at politics, more specifically, the politics that happen within campaigns. From the way the speeches are written, the tactical rhetoric they say, to the positioning and strategy course taken, Ides of March reminds the public of truths they already knew, and exposes other happenings they did not know. However, beside the relative aspects, Ides of March is gripping with a roller-coaster-like plot that slowly builds before reaching the apex, with everything to coming to a head quickly.
Ides of March does not lack in acting quality boasting an all-star cast of Ryan Gosling, George Clooney, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, and Marisa Tomei. Rest assured, you will not be cheated in the talent department. 
All in all, Ides of March is a solid movie. Everything from the acting, screenwriting, production, and the presentation will not disappoint. With a 2012 Presidential election on the verge, wouldn't be a bad way to invest 101 minutes.

Grade: 3/5

Recent Favorites

AEW All IN: London (2023) Review: "This large of a crowd for an event that wasn't the WWE!"

I'm obviously registering these thoughts incredibly late, but such is the current state of pro wrestling right now - there is just so much going on, and so much to enjoy. It's a great time to be a fan, regardless of where your tribalism fandom falls - if you carry such allegiances.  I'm sure no matter what product you find entertaining, you circled AEW's All In event from Wembley Stadium as a must-watch. I don't care about someone else's "take" on the attendance total - I couldn't care less if it was the record for a pro wrestling event or not - what AEW was able to accomplish is absolutely amazing! Four years in, and the company produced an event on the levels of Wrestlemania in terms of attendance and business - that's damn impressive! Tony Khan and the entire company deserve loads of credit for taking that leap because it very much could have failed. They took a chance, and absolutely delivered (and so much more), and proved there is a subs

Sunday Sundown Rundown - 9/10/23

3 Up 1. Coco Gauf & Novak Djokovic - The US Open wrapped up this weekend and tennis crowned some deserving champions. Djokovic continues to add to a remarkable career with his 24th (!!) grand slam title win. And of course, Coco Gauff won over America with her win. It's impressive to see the effect that the Williams sisters have had on tennis - wow. Looking forward to seeing the star Gauff will become.  2. Olivia Rodrigo - Her first album was fire. Even this late-thirties male enjoyed it. The sophomore album is always the toughest and Rodrigo apparently (haven't listened to it myself, yet) dropped an absolute banger in "Guts". So much so, that it broke records for debut stream with over 60 million streams!  3. Deion Sanders - There's way to much dialogue around Sanders that isn't needed. Here is what it boils down to for me - Sanders took over a program that was 1-11. He brought in 80+ players. His team is currently 2-0, including victories over a ranked op

Sunday Sundown Rundown - 9/3/23

3 Up  1. Labor Day Weekend - It's the weekend where we mark the unofficial end of summer. However, the weather this upcoming week says otherwise. Nonetheless, I hope you all had an opportunity to reflect, restore, and give some gratitude on this weekend.  2. College Sports - College athletics are back in swing, providing some pretty awesome moments this week.  2a. Nebraska Women's Volleyball - 92,003 for a Women's Volleyball Game is not just a record for a Women's Athletic event, but it's pretty freakin' cool. Kudos to Nebraska Athletics and everyone who attended in making that a special occasion.  2b. Travis Hunter - I didn't get a chance to watch the Colorado vs. TCU game, however, I'm a fan of Deion Sanders, mainly from what he did for Jackson State. However, Hunter playing both ways is remarkable. Freak athlete.  3. Jimmy Buffett - The world said goodbye to Buffet whose songs can take you to a beach or to summer vibes in an instant.  3 Down  1. UNC