Game Change

Even if i don´t live in America, i am interested in political events surrounding USA. There have been many presidential campaigns with everything from disaster to big suprises. Back in 2008, when Barack Obama became a sensation, there was one more face who found a way to meet the audience, in her own way. Sarah Palin was the new face in politics, who became a secret weapon for senator John McCain. Game Change is a HBO movie, to give us a look what happened on John McCain´s campaign. Is this a political knockout, or is there a risk we will fall asleep?

During the campaign of senator John McCain ( Ed Harris ), the team realise they need a secret weapon, to help McCain win the president campaign. They find Sarah Palin, former governor of Alaska, a hockey mom, who knows how to connect with people, and make a positive impression. Everything is looking great, people seem to like this new woman, who is fighting to become vice president. But there is a big problem. McCain´s campaign senior strategist Steve Schmidt ( Woody Harrelson ), find out that Sarah Palin knows nothing about foreign politics. When Palin begins to give interviews,  all hell breaks loose.

Political drama movies may sound very dull, but Game Change is actually really good. Much thanks to the cast, especially Julianne Moore, who does a fantastic performance. To see her vulnerable position fall apart, shows that no matter who you are, we can all fall down. You just have to find a way to get up again. Ed Harris is so effective as John McCain, you simply sit there enchanted by his actor technique. Director Jay Harris builds tensions along the campaign, so clever in so effective details, it´s hard to stop watching. I can´t say i have seen such a powerful political movie lately as this one deliver. Game Change have a lot to say, just make sure you listen.

Rating: DDDD