Our Brand Is Crisis
Warner Bros. | Release Date: October 30, 2015
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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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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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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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