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The Contender (2000)
Released By: Dreamworks   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Dreamworks
Genre: Mystery-Suspense
MPAA Rating: R
Director: N/A
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Christian Slater, Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, Joan Allen, Robin Thomas, Sam Elliott
Published ID: 124611
UPC: 667068780925,
Plot: The hard-ball gamesmanship and casual character assassination of American politics sets the stage for this thriller from writer and director Rod Lurie. When the Vice President of the United States unexpectedly dies, all eyes in Washington D.C. are on President Jackson Evans (Jeff Bridges) as he chooses a new VP. Sen. Jack Hathaway (William Petersen), a respected career politician enjoying a new swell of popularity after a well-publicized attempt to save a drowning woman, is expected to be Evans' choice, but instead he picks Sen. Laine Hanson (Joan Allen), a decision that raises eyebrows on both sides of the political fence. Veteran power broker Shelly Runyon (Gary Oldman) is vehemently opposed to Hanson's appointment, in part because the Democratic senator was once a Republican, and vows to do everything in his power to prevent her from being confirmed. Runyon and his staff start digging for dirt on Hanson, and soon make a surprising discovery -- her personal morality is called into question when it's alleged that she took part in a group sexual liaison while she was a college student. The Contender also stars Mike Binder as one of Hanson's advisors, Mariel Hemingway as an old friend with a surprising secret, Christian Slater as an ambitious congressmen assisting Runyon, and Philip Baker Hall as Hanson's father; it was the second feature from former film critic Rod Lurie. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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The Contender
Added 10/19/2009
This DVD was purchased as a gift. The recipient was very happy to get it and enjoyed the dvd. The recipient wanted the movie having seen it on tv, so it was
much appreciated.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
The contender
Added 10/8/2009
The movie showed up in great shape and the movie was well liked thank you Grant
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zero stars - pure propaganda - not a movie
Added 4/5/2009
zero stars - pure propaganda - not a movie JUST SOCIALIST, FEMINIST HOGWASH!!!! -----does hollywood think centrists are as stupid as they are???? VERY transparent.
2 out of 3 people found this helpful.
Pretentious Liberal Preaching
Added 12/12/2008
I expected to see a well made suspense thriller based on the description and the endorsements that are on the DVD cover. Well there's no doubt that those critics who gave the thumbs up for this movie lean far to the left. A hollow script portrays all Republicans as evil, scheming, women haters and Democrats are portrayed as righteous upholders of freedom. The story is so polarizing and pretentious that it lacks any credibility. The plot gets so ridiculous that the movie almost becomes a parody of the ideology that it tries to exalt.

On the positive side, the acting and filming are good but it's not enough to make up for the corny and manipulative nature of the script.
3 out of 5 people found this helpful.
The Contender
Added 9/5/2008
This is the most amazing movie. Barack Obama was recently asked which movie he felt had the best presidential performance. He responded, "Jeff Bridges in The Contender". A must see movie. Love the price and I received it timely.
1 out of 7 people found this helpful.
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