I can see why this got mixed reviews. It's a very cynical movie, and I suspect that is not what most people like to see.
I liked how topical it is. It's an election year, and Governor Morris (George Clooney) is running for President. He is currently battling in the primary. His staff is legion, but we're focused on Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Ryan Gosling. Both are idealistic in different ways and to different degrees.
The opposition tries to steal away Ryan Gosling, and this sets off an ugly chain of events with Phillip S-H. Meanwhile, an intern enters the picture - female, of course. Each time I started thinking - This could never happen! - I would remember John Edwards' recent campaign. Or some other campaign. This shit happens.
So the movie is cynical. It also slips into some weird shots and moods at times. A couple of BIG scenes are set up in cheesy ways, which lessens the impact of the plot. I was actually distracted by some of these shots, so the mood lessened. So - not a perfect film, but a fun one. And George and Ryan are never a problem to watch for a couple of hours.
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