Game Change
Politics would never be the same.
Directed by Jay Roach
Produced by Playtone, HBO Films
A sharp, energetic political drama that examines the chaos and human cost of a high-stakes presidential campaign through the lens of an unprepared candidate thrust into the spotlight.
During the Republican run of the 2008 Presidential election, candidate John McCain picks a relative unknown, Alaskan governor Sarah Palin, to be his running mate. As the campaign kicks into high gear, her lack of experience, in both political and media savvy, becomes a drain upon McCain and his strategists.
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Is Game Change violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Does Game Change end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.
Is Game Change scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Game Change sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Game Change easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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