Primary Colors

  • 1998


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Average Rating 3.8/5
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3.5
In the syncopated rhythms of Stantons morally chaotic pace and Pickers statesmanlike amble lies a really deep and subtle political story. EW
1.5
As satire, its toothless and indulgent; as drama of conscience, its not a patch on real life... Time Out
4.5
Thornton is perfect as the wily, sharp shooting strategist, while Caroline Aaron is terrifically scary as Susans loudmouthed, buttinsky friend. The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
As it turns out, its Bates turn as a hard nosed, profane Dustbuster who uncovers whos got what on Stanton, her lifelong friend, thats really the meat ..
4.0
Primary Colors successfully straddles the line between comedy and tragedy. E Film Critic
0.5
The sad part is that while any old hack could have directed Primary Colors about as well as Nichols did, the kinds of movies that only Mike Nichols br .. San Francisco Chronicle
2.5
Billy Bob Thornton plays Richard Jemmons, a stand in for Clinton campaign manager James Carville, but Thorntons low key performance doesnt nearly do j .. San Francisco Chronicle
4.5
In this brilliant and incisive drama, the filmmakers reveal the shadow sides of American politics. Spirituality And Practice
2.8
The film owes a few doggie bones to Wag the Dog, which came first in pointing out what Primary Colors only seconds. Sover
3.1
However, while the film is smart and perceptive in its take on American politics, its dramatically weak. ReelViews
3.5
John Travolta has himself a good deal of fun with his take off on President Clinton.
5.0
Primary Colors is one of the best film about politics I have ever seen and is director Mike Nichols best film since The Graduate, 31 years ago. Lariat
3.8
Striking an excellent balance between wry cultural critique and crisp entertainment value, the picture is as smart and funny as any comedy drama in re .. Cs Monitor
4.5
As is often the case in a Mike Nichols film, even the smallest roles are beautifully cast and performed, and production values are top of the line. Film Journal International ..
1.5
Subtlety isnt director Mike Nichols strong point this time around. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.0
Fine performances are turned in by the ensemble of strategists and adversaries including Paul Guilfoyle, and Larry Hagman as Stantons ultimate opponen .. Internet Reviews
5.0
The picture is so funny at times that you may have trouble controlling yourself. Internet Reviews
4.5
Its silly and profound at the same time and timely as hell and tells a truth as only a fictionalization can. Internet Reviews
4.4
Both a celebration and an indictment of the American political system. Internet Reviews
5.0
To be blunt, Primary Colors is one of the angriest and cynical films about running for political office ever made, but luckily it doesnt allow these t .. Internet Reviews
4.5
Travolta is amazingly Clintonesque as Stanton, a role that I never believed he could pull off. Internet Reviews
3.1
The book was explicit in its indictment of Clinton (or his clone or whatever), but the movie, while keeping most of the storyline the same and many of .. Q Network
1.5
A slack, tepid picture stuck in a no mans land between satire and drama. Salon
4.5
And yes again to Elaine Mays fabulous script, with crackling dialogue, gripping structure, complex characters plus a satisfying emotional wallop.
3.5
It used to be that we had to wait 20 years for the fictionalization of history now that gap seems to have closed to less than five years. Kinda sad. B .. Flim Threet
5.0
Mike Nichols superb direction brings out the most in an absorbing and clever script (based on the book by a former Clinton aide). Bbc
3.8
A savvy and thought provoking look at the nature of contemporary American politics. Mr Brown Movies
4.4
When an unusual development turns up on Larry Kings talk show, I found myself saying I dont remember that happening. Movie Habit
1.5
Despite the political milieus rampant cynicism, the movie remains optimistic no mean feat. E Online
3.8
The film asks if it matters if a mans got a questionable personal life if hes good at his job, and God knows this is a relevant question. Montreal Film Journal
5.0
Even though Libby isnt afraid of doing the dirty work for Jack, she decides to take a stand. Solzy At The Movies
3.5
But it may be that hes just confused about how to play such a conflicting role his lines dont make sense in the context. Film Quips Online
3.8
an alarmingly topical comedy drama that dredges up far more issues than it can address in its two and a half hours. But give Nichols, writer Elaine Ma .. James Sanford on Film
4.5
A very interesting portrait of what lows American politics have sunk to. Need Coffee
3.1
The only slightly disconcerted youngster has a side bustingly sharp retort, Ive never seen one that.. old. Nitrate Online
4.4
Just as long as this story doesnt go to trial, he should be fine. Cinema Phile
3.5
Director Mike Nichols never allows Primary Colors to get bogged down in a moralistic morass. About Film
4.4
A funny, and at some times shocking, look at the modern political process. Cine Matter
5.0
Mike Nichols and screenwriter Elaine May have produced one of the smartest, funniest political movies of the past 20 years.
4.5
Primary Colors doesnt even attempt an answer. Its content just going along for the ride. Its too busy having fun. Sacramento Bee
4.5
Maintains a fairly deft sense of irony and emotional resourcefulness with regard to its subject, which is, most broadly, the complicated interrelation ..
3.8
Primary Colors becomes a political morality play, and quite frankly, its mechanics cause it to crawl in across the finish line. Houston Community Newspape ..
4.5
A great cast led by a charming Travolta, an effectively steely Emma Thompson and a perfectly foul mouthed Kathy Bates relishes the lines and bites the .. Empire Online
4.5
Primary Colors, Nichols second feature with screenwriter and former stand up comedy partner Elaine May, is mainstream filmmaking at its most accomplis ..



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