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  • 2000
  • R
  • DreamWorks Distribution
  • 2 h 6 m
  • 2000
  • R
  • DreamWorks Distribution
  • 2 h 6 m

Summary Sex secrets from a U.S. Senator's (Allen) past come to light as she is nominated for Vice President.

Directed By: Rod Lurie

Written By: Rod Lurie

  • 2000
  • R
  • DreamWorks Distribution
  • 2 h 6 m
  • 2000
  • R
  • DreamWorks Distribution
  • 2 h 6 m

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Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 35 Critic Reviews
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User Score Generally Favorable Based on 21 User Ratings
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Summary Sex secrets from a U.S. Senator's (Allen) past come to light as she is nominated for Vice President.

Directed By: Rod Lurie

Written By: Rod Lurie

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 35 Critic Reviews
59
60% Positive
21 Reviews
31% Mixed
11 Reviews
9% Negative
3 Reviews

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Mixed or Average Based on 35 Critic Reviews
59
60% Positive
21 Reviews
31% Mixed
11 Reviews
9% Negative
3 Reviews

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One of those rare movies where you leave the theater having been surprised and entertained, and then start arguing.
By Roger Ebert FULL REVIEW
75
Lurie has made an impressive contribution to the bulging library of political film, and he has showcased some performances sure to get Oscar consideration.
By Jack Mathews FULL REVIEW
70
What Lurie has made is "The West Wing" without the constraining niceties of prime time.
By Ella Taylor FULL REVIEW
67
Engages in the cinematic equivalent of not inhaling.
By Lisa Schwarzbaum FULL REVIEW
60
I can recommend the first two-thirds of this movie with great enthusiasm.
By Desson Thomson FULL REVIEW
50
The story is so calculated that it ultimately bears little relation to the real world.
By David Sterritt FULL REVIEW
20
The film looks horrendous, poorly composed and staged, and the rhythm staggers.
By Robert Horton FULL REVIEW

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6.7
52% Positive
11 Ratings
38% Mixed
8 Ratings
10% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 21 User Ratings
6.7
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38% Mixed
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10% Negative
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Production Company Cinerenta Medienbeteiligungs KG, Cinecontender, Battleground Productions, SE8 Group, Battlefield, Dreamworks Pictures
Release Date Oct 13, 2000
Duration 2 h 6 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot.
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Awards

Golden Globes, USA
• 2 Nominations
Academy Awards, USA
• 2 Nominations
Screen Actors Guild Awards
• 3 Nominations

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