For the third time Michael Sheen is playing former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in another film about his relationship with a person who has more power than he does.
Every so often a film that was made for TV in the USA gets a cinema release here in Australia. It happened a few years ago with 'The Life And Death Of Peter Sellers'. I love true stories about political figures and this is another good one. This is an interesting insight into a major political figure and his place on the world stage. Tony Blair is much like most leaders of countries and he panders to the US president regardless of who is in power. I think a similar movie could be made about our former Prime Minister John Howard and his relationship with former President George W. Bush. It is also good to see a bit more behind the scenes on some big events such as the Monica Lewinski scandal. I think with the recent inquiry into Tony Blair, this film shows that Tony can be a good guy and tries to help out nations in need.
Poor Michael Sheen. Once again he is playing co-star to an actor who outshines him. Especially bad when he is supposed to be the lead. Michael pretty much has the Tony Blair thing down pat now so there is not much more he brings to the role. But the real stand out is Dennis Quaid. He is excellent as Bill Clinton and gives a very good impression, especially in the voice. On the female side the Brits are out done by their US counterparts as well. Helen McCrory has played Cherie before so does another good job. Hope Davis is excellent as Hilary and is able to show the great depth and strength of this woman.
An excellent insight into the lives of a couple of political greats. Well worth seeing to show how great an actor Dennis Quaid can be when given the good material.
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