The Score 27 in. The film never reaches the same heights emotionally that it does visually. Jeopardy has elements of an enjoyable film, and the various plot twists start out promising, but director Bruce Beresford never quite follows through, and is unable to effectively control the movie's pace and tone. While Drop Dead Gorgeous is too long and uneven, Dunst's performance manages to sustain the film.
Election is a darkly funny, often twisted, and thoroughly enjoyable film.
As the story gets weaker and lazier, neither Winslet nor the stunning visuals can save the film from descending into camp and confusion. Smart, clever and spirited, and made with a decidedly modern touch. The jokes are lame, forced, and stretched thin, as is the romance between O'Connell and Evie, and both seem like unwelcome interruptions from the main story. Inc. For personal use only. All rights reserved.