The Contender

While Lurie's script is intelligent and accessible (...) more than anything it's his ability with actors that shines through here: the aforementioned Bridges is on top form, and Allen in a contending position for the Oscar.

...et politisk drama, der bugner af tankefuld stillingtagen og kompromisløs portrættering af det politiske apparat.

As cautionary tales go, this one is pretty provocative and thought-provoking, a potpourri of issue-oriented drama enlivened by superlative performances and smart dialogue.