Kevin Costner, Paula Patton, Kelsey Grammer
SWING VOTE follows the story of Bud Johnson (KEVIN COSTNER), an apathetic, beer-slinging, lovable loser, who is coasting through a life that has passed him by. The one bright spot is his precocious, ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 13, 2009
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August 6, 2009I liked this movie, although it wasn't really what I expected. With all the big names in this cast, I guess I was just hoping for something a little more from this film. Although I have read mixed reviews about it.
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May 21, 2009While the premise is totally absurd, the execution of this 'old-school' comedy is kinda refreshing. The ever charismatic Kevin Costner is great as the loser who becomes responsible for the fate of a nation. A wonderfully eclectic support cast are great and it's nice to see Dennis...( read more)
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April 3, 2009I didn't think I was going to like this movie at all, but I really did. It's about an ignorant American schlubb (the exaggerated everyman) whose daughter is far quicker than he is. The trappings and pettiness of campaigning are also exaggerated here, with the Republican's scare t...( read more)
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January 25, 2009This one surprised me a bit I must admit. I didn't think this was going to be any good and in fact it was. The story was kinda interesting and somewhat funny, but the Cast did it. Costner still got it, they even had "Chip" from who's line...but I think the little girl stole the s...( read more)
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November 19, 2009I'm not sure how a pair of losers for parents produced such a mature capable, confident teenager, but hey, its the movies., so anything can happen, including the decision for next president being decided by one apathetic man during a ten day media circus. Kevin Costner spends 99...( read more)
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October 29, 2009I must say I enjoyed this film more than I probably should have... As well as the serious note that every vote counts I enjoyed watching the father/daughter relationship develop throught the movie. Other surprises include Kelsey Grammer, not a bad movie to pass a rainey afternoon.
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Critic Reviews
September 26, 2008
Nigel Andrews, The Financial Times
August 3, 2008
Kyle Smith, KyleSmithOnline.com
A usually reliable indicator of a bad movie is this: It contains the credit 'Larry King as himself.' full review
August 1, 2008
Claudia Puig, USA Today
One minute you're laughing at its sendup of the political process, and the next you're stricken by the sorry state of the sweet and brainy protagonist's family. full review
August 1, 2008
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
The mix of comedy and drama is winning; Costner couldn't be better, and the little girl is a find. full review
August 1, 2008
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
Stern and his lead actor do manage to pull it all together at the end. full review
August 1, 2008
Pete Hammond, Boxoffice Magazine
Newcomer Joshua Michael Stern directs his own screenplay (co-scripted by Jason Richman) with great confidence and a solid flair for biting political humor. full review
August 1, 2008
Pete Hammond, Hollywood.com
If you want to cast your vote for smart, witty and irreverent filmmaking, this is the movie you've been waiting for. full review
July 31, 2008
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The movie is a genial comedy, but it has significant undertones. full review
July 30, 2008
Armond White, The New York Press
In this climate, Kevin Costner's boldly heartfelt new film Swing Vote is strange indeed. full review
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August 8, 2008this movie was good. and the little girl who plays in it does very good!!!!!!!!!
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July 30, 2008My good friend Luke Ford whoim I studied actign with stars in THE MUMMY 3, he plays Alex, Branden Fraisers son. He is a legend, Lukey ya da man!!!
love ya mate.
See ya in Hollywood in our nest movie premiere, we gotta do a film together, its been a long time since those days at 'The Actor's Pulse" , he he he
cheers
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