Fresh
Despite the obviousness of its political points, the film has a scattershot, breezy appeal.
Bruce Diones, New Yorker
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
- Dylan McDermott as Tim Wattley
- Will Ferrell as Cam Brady
- Zach Galifianakis as Marty Huggins
- Jason Sudeikis as Mitch
- Sarah Baker as Mitzi Huggins
- Millard Darden as Moderator Carl Terry
- Kya Haywood as Dylan/Clay Huggins
- John Lithgow as Glen Motch
- Dan Aykroyd as Wade Motch
- Brian Cox as Raymond
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
64%
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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