View in iTunes. Zara reveals that he leaked the meeting to Ida with Morris's approval as a pretext for firing Meyers over his purported disloyalty. After dropping Molly off at the abortion clinic, Meyers goes to Zara for help. Meyers helps her with the money but warns her not to tell anybody and fires her from the campaign to make the problem go away. [18][19] A. O. Scott of the New York Times wrote, "it is difficult, really, to connect this fable to the world it pretends to represent. The Ides of March is a 2011 film about an idealistic staffer for a new presidential candidate who gets a crash course on dirty politics during his stint on the campaign trail. Certainly, it's easy to see how Dean's political trajectory inspired Clooney's character, says Edelstein. View in iTunes. Mike Morris (George Clooney) seems a shoo-in for the nomination over his opponent, Sen. Pullman (Michael Mantell). To actually be realistic and relevant to modern politics (even on release), the whole project would’ve needed such drastic rewrites that one would be … In the middle of the Ohio primary, the campaign manager of Morris’s opponent asks Meyers to … While Molly is sleeping, Meyers picks up her phone by mistake and finds that Morris is trying to call her. [16] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B" on an A+ to F scale. He's a Frankenstein's monster of politiciansCo-scripter Willimon has gone on record saying that the film fictionalizes and blends aspects of many different real-life people and politicians to create its characters, says Barbara Vancheri at The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Morris' idealistic press secretary, Stephen Meyers (Ryan I saw The Ides of March last Friday; for the most part, I absolutely loved it. In the middle of the Ohio primary, the campaign manager of Morris's opponent asks Meyers to meet; he offers him a job. Ides of March has much in common with Mike Nichols' 1998 film Primary Colors, about a presidential candidate not-so-loosely based on Clinton, says Eric Kohn at Indie Wire. As Ohio's Democratic primary nears, charming Gov. Molly needs $900 for an abortion, but cannot tell her father because her family is Catholic. Theme - A political consultant learns that to avoid the tricks and traps of politics he must abandon some of his values. In The Ides of March, Meyers states that Morris “is the only one that’s actually going to make a difference in people’s lives” (The Ides of March, 2011). RICK WILKING/Reuters/Corbis, Facebook/Ides of March. [11], The theatrical release failed to recognize Cincinnati in the credits as a filming location. Mike Morris (George Clooney) seems a shoo-in for the nomination over his opponent, Sen. Pullman (Michael Mantell). King then asks Meyers for insight as to how the events surrounding the primary unfolded. Permalink: What do you think you have, Stephen? The political thriller embeds the viewer in the war room of Democrat Mike Morris’ presidential campaign during the final days before the decisive open primary in Ohio. The film received positive reviews from critics and was chosen by the National Board of Review as one of the top ten films of 2011. So the lessons learned in The Ides of March should (can) serve to strengthen our resolve to press on, making things better as we go. 3. George Clooney is running for President. This page was last edited on 11 May 2021, at 18:35. The new film Ides of March, directed by George Clooney, chronicles the thrilling rise of Gov. The Ides of March 1. This is no new Ida Horowicz, a reporter for The New York Times, reveals to Meyers that an anonymous source leaked his meeting with Duffy and that she plans to publish an article unless Meyers gives her the details about the Morris campaign's overtures to Thompson. Meyers comes across the scene and steals her phone. He reacts by having security bar Horowicz from entering the auditorium. Mike Morris, a fictional Pennsylvania governor with his eyes set on the White House. Despite Ida Horowicz’s (Marisa Tomei) warning within the film that Morris would “let you [Meyers] down sooner or later,” he continued trusting in Morris ( The Ides of March, 2011). The Ides of March COLUMBIA PICTURES 101 minutes George Clooney’s latest directorial effort, The Ides of March, fits rather snuggly into the mood of the 2012 election season.Working off a … Having been told that Meyers had threatened to take down the campaign, Molly fatally overdoses on pills in a hotel room. Stephen Meyers is a young idealist who’s brilliant at communications, is second in command of Governor Mike Morris’s presidential campaign, and is a true believer. On March 14, filming began at the University of Michigan and included 1,000 extras. 8/10. Winning Isn’t Everything: The Ides of March - Hollywood Suite Both campaigns are vying for the endorsement of Senator Franklin Thompson, who controls 356 delegates; these would clinch the nomination for either candidate. Ides of March. John EdwardsIt's John Edwards whom Clooney's character most resembles, says Ethan Alter at Television Without Pity. He's the good guy and his opponent is the bad guy. Barack Obama"Soulful and articulate," Clooney's Gov. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 84% based on 243 reviews, with an average rating of 7.38/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "While not exactly exposing revelatory truths, The Ides of March is supremely well-acted drama that moves at a measured, confident clip. [17], Some critics gave the film mixed or even negative reviews. A man’s face is shown half hidden behind the folded front page of Time magazine. The Ides of March (2011) R | 101 min | Drama , Thriller An idealistic staffer for a new presidential candidate gets a crash course on dirty politics during his stint on the campaign trail. George Clooney plays Governor Mike Morris in 'The Ides of March.' you can start a war, you can lie you can cheat, you can bankrupt the country, but you can't fuck the interns. That is not the case in The Ides of March, which is less an allegory of the American political process than a busy, foggy, mildly entertaining antidote to it. "Leaner" and "more outwardly aggressive" than that film, Ides does a skillful job exploring "the dichotomy between Bill Clinton's charm and his abuse of power. Matt reviews George Clooney's The Ides of March starring Ryan Gosling, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Paul Giamatti. The Ides of March has a clever image on the poster advertising George Clooney’s new film about political realities in the US and elsewhere. Cast Ryan Gosling Stephen Meyers George Clooney Governor Mike Morris Philip Seymour Hoffman Paul Zara Paul It stars Ryan Gosling and Clooney alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Marisa Tomei, Jeffrey Wright, and Evan Rachel Wood. Here, five theories: 1. An angry and desperate Meyers offers his services to Duffy, who says he met with Meyers only to influence his opponent's operation, under the likelihood that Meyers either would come to work for him or would be fired for taking the meeting. Gosling earned a Golden Globe Award nomination for his performance, while Clooney, Heslov and Willimon were nominated for an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. [9][10] Principal photography also took place in Downtown Detroit and Ann Arbor, Michigan. Well, I mean, in "The Ides of March," as Governor Mike Morris, he's running for the Democratic Presidential nomination. The Ides of March was featured because the opening movie on the 68th Venice International Film Festival and on the twenty seventh Haifa International Film Festival, and was proven on the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival. George Clooney plays Governor Mike Morris in 'The Ides of March.' Bill ClintonHints that Morris conducted a scandalous relationship with a campaign intern suggest another inspiration, says Alter: Bill Clinton. Afterwards, as Molly waits for him at the nearby Nick’s Country Oven, Meyers, unfortunately, never shows up. The Ides of March on Apple TV. Stephen Meyers is a young idealist who's brilliant at communications, is second in command of Governor Mike Morris's presidential campaign, and is a true believer. Directed by George Clooney. The Ides of March is a George Clooney- directed film about the inner-workings of a campaign for the Democratic nomination for president. When Zara calls back, Meyers does not tell him about the meeting. Meyers starts a sexual relationship with Molly Stearns, an attractive intern whose father is the chairman of the Democratic National Committee. The Ides of March … Meyers calls his boss, Morris campaign manager Paul Zara, who does not answer. The Ides of March premiered on August 31, 2011 as the opening film of the 68th Venice International Film Festival. Morris most strongly evokes someone who's not even a politician. Amidst the critical campaign, he ensures his boss shines in the public eye. The Ides of March on SHOWTIME - A spokesman falls prey to backroom politics, manipulation and seduction. Agrees Rex Reed at The New York Observer, Clooney's "popularity, charm, matinee-idol looks, and easy self-assurance" make him the perfect amalgamation of Julius Caesar and John Edwards. By the time a winning candidate survives more than a year of primaries and the general election, it is a wonder he has the strength remaining to govern. Morris refuses on principle, as he thoroughly disagrees with Thompson and his policies, and wants a "clean" campaign without such deals. In October 2010, Variety reported that Clooney signed on to produce, direct, and star in the film adaptation of Beau Willimon's Broadway play Farragut North. "The Ides of March" tells me something I already knew: that the experience of running an American political campaign is crushing for body and soul. Directed by George Clooney. The Ides of March is a 2011 American political drama film directed by George Clooney from a screenplay written by Clooney, Grant Heslov, and Beau Willimon. Mike Morris, a fictional Pennsylvania governor with his eyes set on the White House. The film as a whole fits into the same framework – The Ides of March may not be anything special, but it’s entirely inoffensive. A twist involving a potentially career-ending scandal should also remind audiences of the perfectly-coiffed former senator, says Steven Rea at The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Ides of March Directed by George Clooney. Drama. With Paul Giamatti, George Clooney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ryan Gosling. [8] Filming in Cincinnati, Ohio began in February 2011 in Downtown Cincinnati at Fountain Square, Over-the-Rhine historic district, Northside, Mount Lookout, Xavier University, other neighborhoods and at Miami University's Farmer School of Business and Hall Auditorium (Miami University and Hall Auditorium are located in Oxford, Ohio). It obtained a large theatrical launch on October 7, 2011, and grossed $76 million worldwide. In Ides of March, a film about the Democratic Primary Race in Ohio, a presidential candidate, Mike Morris (played by George Clooney) shows how a politician’s personal life can negatively influence their political life. 3. Drama 2010 1 hr 41 min. The Ides of March. If you haven’t seen the movie yet and don’t want to know any spoilers, skedaddle. In Gov. Meyers decides to meet with Duffy anyway and Duffy offers him a position in Pullman's campaign; Meyers refuses. THE IDES OF MARCH. The film is an adaptation of Willimon's 2008 play Farragut North . The Ides of March was featured as the opening film at the 68th Venice International Film Festival and at the 27th Haifa International Film Festival, and was shown at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival. The Ides of March is a 2011 American political drama film directed by George Clooney from a screenplay written by Clooney, Grant Heslov, and Beau Willimon. In his new film, “The Ides of March,” George Clooney plays Governor Mike Morris, a Presidential hopeful. Meyers confronts Morris and gives him an ultimatum: Either give him Zara's job and offer Thompson his post, or Meyers will go to the press with Molly's purported suicide note and expose the affair, all but assuring Morris's reputation tarnished and Pullman getting Thompson's endorsement. The games people play to get ahead, not necessarily in politics, but within themselves. Reviewed in Nov 2011. Wants and Needs - Steven shows his want early on when he is speaking to the reporter Sony wanted Clooney to keep the play's title, but The Ides of March was picked as the title. The Ides of March. Exclusive Media Group, Cross Creek Pictures, Smoke House Pictures, and Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way Productions financed the film. Howard DeanThe play Farragut North, from which Ides of March was adapted by Clooney, Grant Heslov and Beau Willimon, was based largely on playwright Willimon's experience working for presidential candidate Howard Dean during the Iowa caucuses in 2004, says David Edelstein at NPR. Meyers offers to sell out Morris but Duffy declines, believing Thompson's endorsement of Pullman is assured. Drama 2011 1 hr 41 min. [4][5] It received a wide theatrical release on October 7, 2011, and grossed $76 million worldwide. Showing all 4 items Jump to: Summaries (3) ... —IMDb editor. Meyers admits to an angry Zara that he met with Duffy, who said that Pullman will offer Thompson the position of Secretary of State in exchange for his endorsement. Mike Morris (George Clooney) seems a shoo-in for the nomination over his opponent, Sen. Pullman (Michael Mantell). But, if the film was inspired by an actual politico, which one is it? In Ides, Clooney's Gov. 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