Election (1999) Review in 2025
Election is a dark comedy that revolves around a high school student body election, exploring themes of ambition, power, and identity.
Family-Friendly Rating
Is this movie suitable for family viewing?
Not recommended for young children due to mature themes and language.
CineReview Recommendation
Definitely worth watching, especially for fans of dark comedy and satire. Suitable for streaming or watching in theaters.
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The movie follows Tracy Flick, a determined and charismatic student who is running for student body president, but her campaign is disrupted by the arrival of a new teacher, Jim McAllister, who has his own agenda for the election.
Review Details
story9.00/10
The story is engaging, witty, and cleverly constructed, with a strong focus on character development and social commentary.
acting9.00/10
The acting is superb, with Reese Witherspoon, Matthew Broderick, and Chris Klein delivering strong performances that bring depth and nuance to the story.
characters8.50/10
The characters are well-developed and complex, with Reese Witherspoon delivering a standout performance as Tracy Flick.
direction9.50/10
Alexander Payne's direction is masterful, balancing humor and drama with ease, and extracting excellent performances from the cast.
cinematography8.00/10
The cinematography is competent, but not particularly memorable, with a focus on capturing the naturalistic setting of the high school.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Engaging story, well-developed characters, excellent direction, and strong performances from the cast.
Cons
Some viewers may find the tone and themes too dark or mature.
Notable Quotes
"I'm not a politician, I'm a student body president."
"You can't let a few bad apples spoil the whole bunch."
"You're not a winner if you don't win."
