The Ides of March — A sobering view of election politics — 8*/10

• Story: At first, you don't know where it's going, interesting, but not much more, and then things happen. You get captivated. Nice twists and turns in unusual manners.
• Characters: Solidly built, except for Morris which feels a little light.
• Dialogs: Well done, believable.
• Scenario: The intro really settles us comfortably within that world, so when the action hits, you get completely absorbed.
• Actors: Ryan Gosling is excellent. The notable members of the cast: George Clooney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, and Marisa Tomei,
• Photography: Nice.
• Special effects: None.
• Synopsis & information: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1124035/
• Who is it for? Those who like political drama and intrigue, or anyone who doesn't need action to appreciate and good story. Those looking for something light or funny should abstain.