Movie Reviews

Directed by: Warren Beatty
Screenplay by: Warren Beatty & Jeremy Pikser

Cast: Warren Beatty, Halle Berry, Don Cheadle, Oliver Platt, Paul Sorvino, Jack Warden, Isaiah Washington – lots of other recognizable actors as well

On the last leg of the 1996 California Primaries, Senator Jay Bulworth (Warren Beatty) drops his original campaign plan, changing his style and beliefs overnight, while shocking his campaign staff. The film follows Jay Bulworth's life until the primaries close and the results are in.

Bulworth was probably really funny when it was first released, but stylistically the premise makes it lose its timelessness and some of its humor. The film does, however, become more interesting as it progresses into the storyline and fortunately I didn't feel like I wasted my time. Warren Beatty does a good job being a corny, rapping politician. Halle Berry seems to have difficulty playing a gansta chick and the role doesn't fit her as an actress.

Check it out if you are looking for a film somewhere between a comedy and a drama. However, this isn't a must see.