The Front Runner is a dated news story read by someone good at story telling.
In addition to being unoriginal, the news story is unflattering to women, politicians and the press. Basically, it's a bed time story with only ogres, as Hugh Jackman in someone else's borrowed hair portrays a politician upset that the press catches him cheating on his wife multiple times.
While Hugh's award fever smells more like awkward desperation for taking on this role, the film is a technical success. Jason Reitman proves once again that he's a competent director, the movie's shot in 35mm which gives it an authentic, vintage look, and the cast turn in solid performances. Sadly, all of these are wasted on a story that is more suited to Access Hollywood than a feature film.
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The Front Runner is a dated news story read by someone good at story telling.
In addition to being unoriginal, the news story is unflattering to women, politicians and the press. Basically, it's a bed time story with only ogres, as Hugh Jackman in someone else's borrowed hair portrays a politician upset that the press catches him cheating on his wife multiple times.
While Hugh's award fever smells more like awkward desperation for taking on this role, the film is a technical success. Jason Reitman proves once again that he's a competent director, the movie's shot in 35mm which gives it an authentic, vintage look, and the cast turn in solid performances. Sadly, all of these are wasted on a story that is more suited to Access Hollywood than a feature film.