Our Brand Is Crisis
Warner Bros. | Release Date: October 30, 2015
6.4
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smiyamotMar 4, 2016
I thought this was a drama, until Sandra Bullock took a pratfall down the airliner stairs. Oh, it's a comedy. But then she meets the client and plays it straight; okay, it's a drama. Back and forth we go. A little troubling when the movieI thought this was a drama, until Sandra Bullock took a pratfall down the airliner stairs. Oh, it's a comedy. But then she meets the client and plays it straight; okay, it's a drama. Back and forth we go. A little troubling when the movie doesn't know what it is. Arnold Schwarzenegger had a knack for injecting a little humor into his action movies; they lightened the mood without detracting from the story line. Here, it doesn't work because it doesn't make sense. The basic story line is an indictment of our political system where a candidate says whatever the voters want to hear to get elected. Hillary?… Expand
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TVJerryNov 3, 2015
Sandra Bullock plays a political consultant with personal and professional issues. She's hired to help a losing Bolivian candidate win the presidential election. To add to her troubles, her nemesis (Billy Bob Thornton) is working for the pollSandra Bullock plays a political consultant with personal and professional issues. She's hired to help a losing Bolivian candidate win the presidential election. To add to her troubles, her nemesis (Billy Bob Thornton) is working for the poll favorite. This could have been a sharp political comedy if the writing had been snappier (she does have a few amusing moments). It might have been a rousing indictment on modern politics if it had been more incisive. As it stands, it's adequate on both counts, but not strong enough to move the needle towards excellence in either direction.… Expand
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3ebfan511Sep 16, 2016
Not that funny for a comedy, and not that dramatic for a drama. Runs too close to both and never really is one or the other, making it just very blah. Very cliche, but not terrible, but not good either.
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lalainnolaJul 26, 2016
Pretty boring waste of time. Very surface plot; not especially deep or funny or witty or revealing. We do get to watch Bullock's face twist because of inner turmoil. I've seen Bullock in serious roles and think she does a good job. And thePretty boring waste of time. Very surface plot; not especially deep or funny or witty or revealing. We do get to watch Bullock's face twist because of inner turmoil. I've seen Bullock in serious roles and think she does a good job. And the writing - blah.… Expand
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GreatMartinOct 30, 2015
In a role originally written for George Clooney, Sandra Bullock gives an outstanding performance as Jane Bodine, who was hired to go to Bolivia to help ex-president Castillo get re-elected after 15 years of being out of office. She is matchedIn a role originally written for George Clooney, Sandra Bullock gives an outstanding performance as Jane Bodine, who was hired to go to Bolivia to help ex-president Castillo get re-elected after 15 years of being out of office. She is matched in a performance by Billy Bob Thornton as Pat Candy who has beaten her in the last 4 elections they have competed. Bullock, walking around in a fog with stringy blonde hair recovering from a breakdown, sober for three years, seeming not quite with it finally breaks out of her stupor when it becomes personal to her and she gets, in her words, ‘pissed off’.

Not quite as funny as you would expect a political satire to be in this day and age “Our Brand Is Crisis” misses the pacing of last week’s “Jobs” and the fast talking script that Alan Sorkin could have given it. Also working against it is how the recent debates come across as satire already.

There is nothing ‘wrong’ with this film but I just didn’t connect with it and even though impressed with Bullock’s performance I just didn’t buy the reasons for her flaws. Joaquim de Almeida is presidential as the way behind contender and Anthony Mackie with Ann Dowd as political consultants along with Scott McNairy, Zoe Kazan, Dominic Flores, Luis Chavez and Damien Delgado offer strong support.

Director David Gordon Green and screenwriter Peter Straughan fail the story, film and actors from being what it could have and should have been.… Expand
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erom1943Nov 6, 2015
This movie was a disappointment from the start, because so much more was expected of the excellent cast. Characterized as a comedy, there were in fact a few funny segments, unfortunately, very few. Sandra Bullock does well as a depressedThis movie was a disappointment from the start, because so much more was expected of the excellent cast. Characterized as a comedy, there were in fact a few funny segments, unfortunately, very few. Sandra Bullock does well as a depressed political advisor, but that doesn't help in a comedic vehicle like this. The gist of the movie is the competitive nature of Bullock and Thornton's characters, along with the political ramifications of the election they are working on, and little else. Not terrible, but not much of a comedy either. Expected much more.… Expand
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thisistheslamJan 31, 2019
A nearly-impactful political comedy/drama that centers around a nation that most of the movie's audience will be totally unfamiliar with. Our Brand Is Crisis constantly plays footsie with greatness but doesn't quite deliver the goods. There'sA nearly-impactful political comedy/drama that centers around a nation that most of the movie's audience will be totally unfamiliar with. Our Brand Is Crisis constantly plays footsie with greatness but doesn't quite deliver the goods. There's witty, fun writing and quality moments throughout and Sandra Bullock does a fine job as the dark former veteran campaign manager coming in to rebuild a sinking ship that is a former Bolivian president. But what Our Brand Is Crisis never achieves is a totally laugh-out-loud script or the intense and evocative call-to-action resurgence film that it attempts to be. Serving two masters isn't impossible in Hollywood but you have to sell out to both and balance the scales well - not to mention have excellent writing. Our Brand Is Crisis will not waste your time but you won't feel like it was all that memorable either. It's certainly worth a watch if you're intrigued by the setting and the cast but few will come away with the feeling that this movie truly set itself apart in both quality and message - the message (in the end) being that politicians can be hard to support because campaigns are built on promises and presidencies are spent ignoring those promises for most of the people on this planet. It's an incredibly relevant message that starts to find its voice way too late in the game but at least the film goes out with a little flair and excitement. I liked it but not enough to wholesale recommend it to my friends and family.… Expand
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LeZeeSep 29, 2016
Campaigners, candidates and the citizens, everybody on the streets of Bolivia.

The film was okay, but you have already seen it. This is the same old story where in America, the presidential running candidates do everything they can to winCampaigners, candidates and the citizens, everybody on the streets of Bolivia.

The film was okay, but you have already seen it. This is the same old story where in America, the presidential running candidates do everything they can to win the precious votes, but here it takes place in a different country. Not bad actually, but disappointment is the American influence. Now I tell the truth that it was inspired by the real event. There's already a documentary film made, but now they altered it little and made a political-comedy.

The two campaign runners from the United States goes to Bolivia to aide two different candidates and becomes themselves confront once again. To gain the momentum, they have to go any length, so the fun begins when each others pull their legs. But who's going to stand ultimately and with what tactic is to be revealed in the next half of the film.

I think, except the American characters dominance, the film was refreshing like the locations, supporting cast wise. But actors like Sandra Bullock, Billy Bob Thornton et cetera holds the key. Obviously the star power is one reason and the other is for keeping the real event's touch. The film does not work for everyone, it did do nothing for me. The director of 'Pineapple Express' failed to deliver. But it was a bad screenplay, underdeveloped or maybe lacks some good lines and strong scenes. I totally suggest you to skip it, you would miss nothing.

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sanyrubAug 30, 2016
One of those little surprises you don´t expect much from (I was not interested in the topic since I have already witnessed a lot of that and yes, it is how the world works, sadly). Sandra Bullock has really become a better actress duringOne of those little surprises you don´t expect much from (I was not interested in the topic since I have already witnessed a lot of that and yes, it is how the world works, sadly). Sandra Bullock has really become a better actress during these last 5/10 years. She is perfect in the role. The film has funny bits (that I was not expecting) but also show a lot of truths and reality. Recommendable. If you are appalled by how everything works and how the power controls us all you´ll probably be a little bit moved by the end of the film.… Expand
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screenluvr2Nov 12, 2015
To simply call this film a political dramedy/satire is to do a disservice to its more visceral component. In a role, Sandra Bullock often plays, the untethered woman in a one-woman show, the depth of her performance is what gives this movieTo simply call this film a political dramedy/satire is to do a disservice to its more visceral component. In a role, Sandra Bullock often plays, the untethered woman in a one-woman show, the depth of her performance is what gives this movie its immediate allure.

Bullock's Jane Bodine's struggle with her inner demons shine brightly in so much of what she doesn't say that we are intent to listen when she does speak. Jane's battle with her nemesis, keenly played by Billy Bob Thornton, illuminates what is often a complex issue for women striving in fields where men typically play. Although this isn't at the crux of their dissension, which lives in a far more personal place,Thornton's character, Pat Candy, uses every manipulative ploy available to dissolve his mounting insecurity as he realizes Jane's in it to win it-big time.

Their sparring is the product of their egos, which is what leads them to the manna that feeds them--winning. They, like the politicians they are branding to win, are all "puppets" in a game that costs more than any populace should have to pay.

The supporting cast is deliciously effective, and despite some lapses into a too-sugary donut, the overall message, though not a re-creation of the wheel, is a fine vehicle to make its point. And, as in all political directives, it is best to read in, under, up, down, around, and in between the lines.… Expand
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migdalorguyOct 30, 2016
This moveie was a pleasant little surprise. Well, perhaps "pleasant" isn't the best word to describe the tale. Is it cliched and hackneyed? To some degree. But there is an undercurrent here - with brilliantly understated performances by theThis moveie was a pleasant little surprise. Well, perhaps "pleasant" isn't the best word to describe the tale. Is it cliched and hackneyed? To some degree. But there is an undercurrent here - with brilliantly understated performances by the entire cast. It seeps into your brain, sucks at your gut, and tears at your heart. In some ways, it was more daring for them to go with the fairy-tale ending.… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeFeb 2, 2016
Been there... done that. To perfectly describe it as a grand total of 150 characters.... been there, done that. Been there, done that. Been there, done that.
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DeanomiteDec 31, 2019
Much better than expected, based on a true story. An excellent performance by Sandra Bullock, some really good quotes by Sun Tzu. Decently photographed, Bolivia looks great. I would have liked for Zoe Kazan to have a speaking part, thatMuch better than expected, based on a true story. An excellent performance by Sandra Bullock, some really good quotes by Sun Tzu. Decently photographed, Bolivia looks great. I would have liked for Zoe Kazan to have a speaking part, that would have been nice. The use of Machiavellian themes was nice, but no quote by him? "Every one sees what you appear to be, few really know what you are."… Expand
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JLuis_001Sep 6, 2017
It is easy to see why this movie didn't work, the film has nothing to attract your attention, its plot is manipulative and you know very well what will happen, even if you are not aware of the actual events and the people in which theseIt is easy to see why this movie didn't work, the film has nothing to attract your attention, its plot is manipulative and you know very well what will happen, even if you are not aware of the actual events and the people in which these characters were based.
Our Brand Is Crisis is a completely forgettable product and a film that does not say anything on the filmography of its cast.… Expand
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