Fresh
Despite the obviousness of its political points, the film has a scattershot, breezy appeal.
Bruce Diones, New Yorker
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The Campaign
Overview
Two rival politicians compete to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
Director and cast
- Jay Roach Director
- Will Ferrell as Cam Brady
- Zach Galifianakis as Marty Huggins
- Jason Sudeikis as Mitch Wilson
- Katherine LaNasa as Rose Brady
- Dylan McDermott as Tim Wattley
- Sarah Baker as Mitzi Huggins
- John Lithgow as Glen Motch
- Dan Aykroyd as Wade Motch
- Brian Cox as Raymond
- Karen Maruyama as Mrs. Yao
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
66%
Tomatometer
Rotten
What these dog days of political campaigning needs is a good, sharp political satire. Alas, The Campaign is not that movie -- not even close.
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor
Fresh
Simply taken as a broad character comedy, "The Campaign" definitely has its moments.
Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com
Fresh
It's way over the top, but then again, so are most modern political campaigns. Lots of funny s--- here.
Richard Roeper, Richard Roeper.com
Fresh
[A] very raunchy and sometimes pretty funny comedy - which isn't above going for dumb jokes, but is also smart enough to play to its two stars' strengths.
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger
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