Chris Klein, Jeanine Jackson, Jessica Campbell
A high school teacher's personal life becomes complicated as he works with students during the school elections.
DVD Release Date: October 19, 1999
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September 28, 2009My least favourite Alexander Payne movie , maybe because of all the hype it got, hype I?m not sure it deserves. Still enjoyable enough though.
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February 22, 2009Jim McAllister: Paul, what is your favorite fruit?
Paul Metzler: Pears.
Jim McAllister: Okay, now...
Paul Metzler: No wait! Apples.
Jim McAllister: Great, now say that everyday you had an apple. An apple, an apple and more apples. You probably thought that apples were pretty good...( read more) -
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November 28, 2008Election was ok, but it doesn't measure up to Rushmore, Mean Girls, or any of my other favorite movies that are set in high school.
All the main characters are selfish and unlikeable, with the lone exception being so dumb that he is almost as annoying as the others. My high sch...( read more) -
November 10, 2008The first of three comedies I watched this weekend, and easily the best. Alexander Payne and his cast are at the top of their game here, except for Chris Klein (who absolutely CANNOT ACT and has slipped into obscurity for good reason). Reese Witherspoon was the big breakout from ...( read more)
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November 20, 2009very out of the ordinary character for reese witherspoon but I really liked it alot!!
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November 20, 2009Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick) is a civics teacher who is passionate about teaching and cares deeply for the welfare of his students. He also has a severe disdain for Tracy, (reece witherspoon)able to see through her perky facade and well aware of the fact that she was involv...( read more)
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October 31, 2009This movie was really entertaining and even though some parts piss you off, it was a good movie.
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Critic Reviews
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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September 9, 2007"Election" is a very funny, very witty film with great performances from Matthew Broderick, Reese Witherspoon and Chris Klein.
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