The Ides of March

"Intrigue drowns out argument in political thriller."

"[An] intriguing but overly portentous drama, which seems far more taken with its own cynicism than most viewers will be."

"It grows a little overheated but works particularly well as a morality tale about power and its tendency to corrupt absolutely."

"Staged with a smart nod to the classic conspiracy yarns of yesteryear."

"A splendid diversion from the drab crankiness of real politics."

"This film is full of great actors, but not enough people."

"Missing both adrenaline and gravity."

"An intelligent, consistently involving thriller."

"Tense and involving."

"A pulse-racing thriller that hits where it hurts."

"The movie's strength is in the acting, with Gosling once again playing a character with an insistent presence."

"Smart and solidly entertaining, thanks to one of the year's top ensemble casts working at the top of its game."

"A strong cast and smart dialogue, but the plot eventually wears thin."

"Has nothing new to offer in its portrait of the campaign trail, and doesn’t seem quite sure what story it really wants to tell."

"Classy and professional."

"A grippingly dark and cynical drama of insider politics."

"Entertaining while you're watching it but, as deceptive as a party's election promises, there's less to it than meets the eye."

"A good popcorn thriller (but not a great one)."

"George Clooney’s political drama doesn’t quite get my vote."

"Slick and respectable, and delivering old news."