Irresistible

Focus Features | Release Date (Streaming): June 26, 2020

4.8	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 45 Ratings

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crankyermaJun 26, 2020

Was it the best structured script in history? Of course not. Stewart is not a screenwriter. But it is a very on point satire of the current farce that is our electoral process and the media industry that surrounds it which leave us withWas it the best structured script in history? Of course not. Stewart is not a screenwriter. But it is a very on point satire of the current farce that is our electoral process and the media industry that surrounds it which leave us with people who know how to campaign and not how to govern. Plus, it was hilarious to see Deborah Messing playing the exact kind of out of touch, coastal elitist asswipe whose messaging she has been mindlessly parroting for years.… Expand

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Mary805Sep 11, 2020

I had some doubts about this movie, based on the readings it made me question renting it. I love Steve Carell and I thought no matter what he can carry the movie at the very least. I really enjoyed it I loved it, and I would recommend itI had some doubts about this movie, based on the readings it made me question renting it. I love Steve Carell and I thought no matter what he can carry the movie at the very least. I really enjoyed it I loved it, and I would recommend it especially before the election that’s coming up. It is written and directed by Jon Stewart and very timely.… Expand

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garethvkJul 4, 2020

Jon Stewart has been fairly quiet since his retirement from The Daily Show. In a recent interview with Howard Stern he talked about being content on a farm for rescued animals and enjoying more time with his family. He also sent to that heJon Stewart has been fairly quiet since his retirement from The Daily Show. In a recent interview with Howard Stern he talked about being content on a farm for rescued animals and enjoying more time with his family. He also sent to that he would be doing projects that interested him. In “Irresistible” Stewart working as both Writer and Director has crafted a funny, informative, and expansive look at the political process.

Steve Carell stars as Gary Zimmer; a senior advisor to the Clinton’s who is still smarting over the recent election particularly his insistence that the “Rust Belt” was firmly in their hands and therefore opted not to devote a significant amount of time campaigning there which in turn was a key reason for their defeat.

An online video from a small farming community in Wisconsin catches Gary’s eye as it shows a former Marine farmer named Jack Hastings (Chris Cooper) challenging the local mayor at a town hall over immigration related issues and other hot topics.

Convinced that he can bring Jack over to the Democratic Party and use him as a starting point to restore the party in Wisconsin; Gary heads to the small town to make his pitch.

He quickly finds himself out of his element as the small-town community with friendly townsfolk to watch out for one another is very different than what he is used to. Gary eventually convinces Jack to run for Mayor and his involvement soon attracts the big money from the opposing side that seem to be rattled by what appears to be an insignificant small-town campaign.

Gary soon realizes that his nemesis Faith (Rose Byrne) who is his opposite for the Republican Party.

Gary and Faith have a clear history with one another and there is clearly plenty of animosity between them as each one is determined to succeed and broke their success in the face of the other.

As the campaign unfolds viewers are given a very direct look at how the political machine works from polling, demographics, special interests, fund raising, campaigning, muckraking, and using the media.

While this is often presented in a humorous way; Stewart uses a lot of simple but direct approaches to the various topics as he did on The Daily Show as a basis for further discussion.

The film takes some unexpected twists as it unfolds and the conclusion helps underscore that all parties involved often have an angle that they’re trying to work. One of the biggest messages that I took from the film was that the amount of money poured into campaigns has become more about one side beating the other rather than addressing the issues and putting the best possible people forward to represent the population.

Stewart handles the very complicated topics of the film through humor but above all used generally likable characters on all sides. Nobody was truly evil and you could clearly see much of their motivations.

The closing credits contains an interview with a political expert who discusses Superpacs and their lack of oversight and how people with ulterior motives can generate large amounts of money by manipulating the system completely within the law.

From a strong cast and entertaining story. Stewart has crafted a very solid and enjoyable film that will make you think.… Expand

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RalfbergsDec 9, 2020

I found it interesting. Maybe wasn't the greatest movie and definitely if you aren't much interested in politics, then this wont be for you, but if you are and know how the voting system works in Usa you might enjoy it a bit more. If youI found it interesting. Maybe wasn't the greatest movie and definitely if you aren't much interested in politics, then this wont be for you, but if you are and know how the voting system works in Usa you might enjoy it a bit more. If you waited for very funny comedy then maybe not for you - I think it is in a way more about politics than about comedy… Expand

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AWESOM-0Jul 7, 2020

I don’t get the reviews, there isn’t much out there that is like this movie. My guess is that most of the really negative reviews are from people who actually don’t see the flaws in our system and buy into partisan politics. Which I think isI don’t get the reviews, there isn’t much out there that is like this movie. My guess is that most of the really negative reviews are from people who actually don’t see the flaws in our system and buy into partisan politics. Which I think is kind of the point. Great cast and well done Mr Stewart.… Expand

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LickyirishFeb 14, 2021

If you are a normal individual with untainted political paranoia, you will enjoy the film. If you are radical right or left, especially left, you may want to pass. See condescending dribble written in the Guardian.

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