![]() ![]() The utter hypocrisy and self-serving, greedy behavior of our politicians is harming us for generations to come. As far as the abuses portrayed, all I can say is, I really hope the American citizenry somehow wakes up and unites to end the stranglehold that cash has put on our democracy. Abramoff is no easy character to portray with any sympathy at all, and I had virtually none, but my outrage over the facts didn't spoil my enjoyment of the entertainment one bit. The character and the situation give Spacey a broad stage to display his talents and range. I find Kevin Spacey and Barry Pepper at the top of their form here. Hickenlooper's death is a profound loss to all of us. ![]() But to separate this work of art from the morality of its subject matter, I must say that this is a fine, fine film. My feelings toward lobbyists are mostly of disgust anyway. I confess to having followed Jack Abramoff's actual denouement years ago only as much as I could tolerate without gagging.
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