Movie Review: ‘The Ides of March’

The Ides of March a well-told tale of filthy politics and betrayal, is a virtuoso hat trick (writing, directing, and starring) by George Clooney.
Movie Review: ‘The Ides of March’
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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<a><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/09/Idesmarch29.jpg" alt="Ryan Gosling, as an up-and-coming campaign press secretary for the presidential candidate played by George Clooney, shown in the poster, during the last days before the Ohio presidential primary in 'The Ides of March.' (Saeed Adyani/Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.)" title="Ryan Gosling, as an up-and-coming campaign press secretary for the presidential candidate played by George Clooney, shown in the poster, during the last days before the Ohio presidential primary in 'The Ides of March.' (Saeed Adyani/Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.)" width="575" class="size-medium wp-image-1796785"/></a>
Ryan Gosling, as an up-and-coming campaign press secretary for the presidential candidate played by George Clooney, shown in the poster, during the last days before the Ohio presidential primary in 'The Ides of March.' (Saeed Adyani/Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.)
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by a classical theater conservatory training, and 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is listed in the book "How to be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to film, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, martial arts, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism. Mark is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic.
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