The Campaign

• Comedy

A sharply cynical comedy dissects the absurdities of modern American politics as two deeply flawed candidates – a seasoned incumbent and an idealistic newcomer – descend into escalating, strategically bizarre tactics to win a local congressional seat. Beyond the slapstick and escalating pranks, the film skewers the manufactured narratives and manipulative forces driving election cycles, highlighting the hollowness at the heart of performative sincerity. It's less about choosing a leader and more a darkly humorous exploration of how easily public perception can be engineered, driven by a determined campaign manager who thrives in the chaos. The humor lands most effectively when highlighting the desperation and inherent ridiculousness of political posturing, offering a biting, if bleakly amusing, commentary on the state of contemporary democracy.