Early in the confirmation process, an anonymous source comes forward with pictures showing a college-age Senator Hanson in a compromising position with several young men. Hanson refuses to confirm or deny the rumors, saying that on principle, her personal life is not for discussion by the media. Throughout the confirmation process, damaging evidence about her personal life comes out. To disagree with her would be a sin against our country. Everything in this movie is overdone.
Every scene is shot in gray and blue to add to the serious mood.
In nearly every scene with President Evans, he calls the White House kitchen to order food, trying to catch them unable to fulfill a food request. Now, the idea does give the character of the president more personality. But when it occurs in so many scenes, it becomes tiresome. And there's a plot twist at the end that left me feeling betrayed. Both Allen and Bridges are up for Academy Awards, but don't let that fool you.