Election is a 1999 movie directed by Alexander Payne.
Election tells the story of an overachieving student and the teacher who tries to sabotage her. Payne’s dark comedy is hilarious and features a masterful performance from Reese Witherspoon as the obsessive, ambitious Tracy Flick. Matthew Broderick’s Mr. McAlister ranges from affable to conniving and desperate. Chris Klein and Jessica Campbell are scene stealers as the Metzlers, who become pawns in an election stained by pettiness.
THE BEST – The Navajo Joe Musical Interludes
This comes out of nowhere but strangely fits. Morricone’s classic plays as Tracy goes into a rage and rips down her opponent’s posters before staring at her bloody hands. Just wonderful.
THE WORST – Teacher-Student Affairs
Tracy has an affair with McAlister’s friend – an event that ultimately sets the movie’s motivation. The scenes are creepy – and funny.
FOX FORCE FIVE RATING – 4/5
Witherspoon is a phenomenal actor and her Tracy Flick is an iconic, yet relatable character. A must watch.
