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Handsome, unflappable U.S. Congressman Stephen Collins is the future of his political party: an honorable appointee who serves as the chairman of a committee overseeing defense spending. All eyes are upon the rising star to be his party's contender for the upcoming presidential race. Until his research assistant/mistress is brutally murdered and buried secrets come tumbling out.
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| Genres: |
Drama, Thriller, Adaptation and Politics/Religion |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 58 min. |
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| Release Date: |
April 17th, 2009 (wide) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for some violence, language including sexual references, and brief drug content. |
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| Distributors: |
Universal Pictures
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$36,965,395 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B-
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Boston Globe, Wesley Morris
"...an enjoyably trashy thriller..." more...
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B- |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"...a smart, ingenious thriller set in the halls of Congress and the city room of a newspaper not unlike the Washington Post." more...
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B |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Phillips
"Good old-school thriller, new reality." more...
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B |
E! Online, Matt Stevens
"...while often rich, it doesn't reach its full potential." more...
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B |
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