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70 out of 100

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7.7 out of 10

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 30
  3. Negative: 2 out of 30
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    It's a superb film -- funny, insightful and very wise about the realities of political life.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Keith Phipps
    80
    One the truest-feeling political portraits in years, as well as a fine piece of drama.
  3. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Charles Taylor
    60
    A slack, tepid picture stuck in a no man's land between satire and drama.
  4. San Francisco Examiner
    Reviewed by: Barbara Shulgasser
    25
    Underscores everything that was utterly wrong-headed about the original material.

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
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  1. TonyB.
    9
    This was one of 1998's best films, a sharp political satire that is both very nasty and very funny. Elaine May has written quite a script, and Mike Nichols has directed an excellent cast, all of whom deliver great portrayals. Special honors go to John Travolta, giving one of his best performances, Emma Thompson and Kathy Bates. Many Clinton haters wanted it to go further than it does, and many Clinton devotees felt it went to far. For me, it was just right.… Expand

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