Rotten
As satire, it's toothless and indulgent; as drama of conscience, it's not a patch on real life...
Derek Adams, Time Out
Primary Colors
What went down on the way to the top.
1998 · 2h 23m · R
Comedy, Drama
Directed by
Mike Nichols
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Primary Colors
Overview
In this adaptation of the best-selling roman à clef about Bill Clinton's 1992 run for the White House, the young and gifted Henry Burton is tapped to oversee the presidential campaign of Governor Jack Stanton. Burton is pulled into the politician's colorful world and looks on as Stanton -- who has a wandering eye that could be his downfall -- contends with his ambitious wife, Susan, and an outspoken adviser, Richard Jemmons.
Director and cast
- Mike Nichols Director
- John Travolta as Jack Stanton
- Emma Thompson as Susan Stanton
- Billy Bob Thornton as Richard Jemmons
- Adrian Lester as Henry Burton
- Maura Tierney as Daisy Green
- Paul Guilfoyle as Howard Ferguson
- Larry Hagman as Gov. Fred Picker
- Kathy Bates as Libby Holden
- Diane Ladd as Mamma Stanton
- Rebecca Walker as March
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
80%
Tomatometer
Fresh
A smart and savvy piece of work.
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
Fresh
Travolta's warmth and expansiveness effectively amplify and embellish the likable and personable side of Stanton.
Todd McCarthy, Variety
Fresh
Sheerly as film, Primary Colors generally sizzles.
Stanley Kauffmann, The New Republic
Rotten
Dramatically weak.
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
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