Young Adult vs. The Ides of March

2 comments

2 comments

Tough choice, as both are really solid films that I enjoyed equally. What tips the scale in TIoM's favor is that I remember these really effing intense scenes with Clooney, Giamatti, PSH and others, and I really want to see those again. Of course, there are great parts of Young Adult I also want to rewatch, so - GAH, NO, JUST CLICK ONE! YOU'VE BEEN SITTING HERE FOR 5 MINUTES ALREADY!

I liked Ides of March more. They're both good films, but I though Young Adult fell apart a little (like it's character) near the end. The Ides of March was pretty solid all the way through.

*thought

The Ides of March is a decent spin on the old "corruption of politics" story. Young Adult has its moments, but the Charlize Theron character is ultimately a little too naive to be credible.