This HBO production of the political (and human) drama that recounts the ill conceived 2008 vice presidential pick is so good, it should have been released in theaters.
Synopsis: The story is well known to anyone who follows politics. In 2008, when John McCain seemed to be losing ground to Barack Obama in the US Presidential contest, a game changer was needed. McCain decided to pick the unknown, inexperienced and, it turned out, severely unprepared Alaska Governor, Sarah Palin as his running mate. She ended up overshadowing his run, fighting for control of the whole campaign, repeatedly going off message, going rogue, and ultimately weighing him down further.
Julianne Moore as Palin is absolutely riveting. She can start making room for the countless awards she’ll be racking up next awards’ season. She’s joined by several other excellent actors, starting with Woody Harrelson, Ed Harris, Peter MacNicol, and Sarah Paulson.
The Bottom Line: Game Change is a must-see for anyone interested in historical events, political movies, or great acting, since it possesses all those elements and more. It is at times disconcerting to witness what goes on behind the scenes of these huge operations, but it’s the reality too.
Grade: 8
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