Directed by:
John MaddenScreenplay:
Jonathan PereraCinematography:
Sebastian BlenkovComposer:
Max RichterCast:
Jessica Chastain, Mark Strong, Alison Pill, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jake Lacy, Sam Waterston, David Wilson Barnes, John Lithgow, Michael Stuhlbarg, Douglas Smith (more)VOD (3)
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In the high-stakes world of political power-brokers, Elizabeth Sloane (Jessica Chastain) is the most sought-after and formidable lobbyist in D.C. Known equally for her cunning and her track record of success, she has always done whatever is required to win. But when she takes on the most powerful opponent of her career, she finds that winning may come at too high a price. (Entertainment One)
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Jessica Chastain is a great actress, and Miss Sloane definitely relies on that. It's her who grabs the most attention, actually in all her roles. There are other excellent actors, even some legends, but it's her who shines. It's a pity that the script, which in the end is just a fairy tale, failed to shine similarly.
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One of those films I have nothing negative to say about. Jessica Chastain may not be one of my favorite actresses, but she was simply fantastic. I've never seen such a great mixture of indifference, cynicism, and intrigue. I didn’t just enjoy it, I downright reveled in it. A great experience for me and I will definitely watch it again.
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A polished film with the amazing Jessica Chastain in an extremely believable role as a cunning careerist who probably just had a bit of a conscience stirred in her. Or has she? The main character prides herself on always being one or two steps ahead of everyone else (and of the viewer, as it happens), so there's no shortage of surprises, and although you might manage to predictsome twists in advance, you certainly won't guess all of them.
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Miss Sloane has exactly what the similar Molly’s Game lacked – a more in-depth character study of the protagonist, including her private life. And Jessica’s acting performance deserves a deeper character focus! The lobbying and politics here may not appeal to everyone, but I personally find the controversial issue of guns in the US interesting (I’m for gun control) and this film offers a great insight into it.
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The ending is a bit far-fetched (no predatory lobbyist would have vacated her position so easily, realizing the immorality of her lifestyle), but otherwise it is a decent and quite believable drama from behind the political scenes. Not to mention that the right to own a gun is one of the issues that resonates strongly in today's society. Elizabeth Sloane has got this downright masculine environment under her thumb, and Jessica Chastain lent her face to it, playing the demanding role perfectly. (75%)
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