Plot
In order to gain influence over their North Carolina district, two CEOs seize an opportunity to oust long-term congressman Cam Brady by putting up a rival candidate. Their man: naive Marty Huggins, director of the local Tourism Center.

Release Year: 2012

Rating: 5.8/10 (409 voted)

Director: Jay Roach

Stars: Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, Jason Sudeikis

Storyline
In order to gain influence over their North Carolina district, two CEOs seize an opportunity to oust long-term congressman Cam Brady by putting up a rival candidate. Their man: naive Marty Huggins, director of the local Tourism Center.

Writers: Chris Henchy, Shawn Harwell

Cast:
Will Ferrell - Cam Brady
Zach Galifianakis - Marty Huggins
Jason Sudeikis - Mitch
Dylan McDermott - Tim Wattley
Katherine LaNasa - Rose Brady
Sarah Baker - Mitzi Huggins
John Lithgow - Glenn Motch
Dan Aykroyd - Wade Motch
Brian Cox - Raymond Huggins
Karen Maruyama - Mrs. Yao
Grant Goodman - Clay Huggins
Kya Haywood - Dylan Huggins
Randall D. Cunningham - Cam Jr. (as Randall Cunningham)
Madison Wolfe - Jessica Brady
Thomas Middleditch - Travis

Release Date: 10 August 2012

Filming Locations: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

User Review

Best Will Ferrell Movie since Step Brothers

Rating: 9/10

*There are no real spoilers in this review, just some basic plot

I was privileged to attend a screening of The Campaign back in May.

Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) is a congressman who has never really been challenged. But that changes, as the powerful Motch brothers (Aykroyd and Lithgow) who would have something to gain with Marty Huggins (Zach Galifinakis) as congressman.

The movie is absolute comic gold. After the movie, I was wondering who Ferrell was channeling and I'm guessing it was John Edwards. There's nothing mind blowing here. Ferrell's not exactly doing a different character than past films like Talladega Knights and Blades of Glory. But that doesn't mean he wasn't funny. In fact, he was nothing short of brilliant in this particular role.

Zach Galifinakis wasn't as good as Ferrell but he had some shining moments, no question. The back and forth battle was just superb. I could've watched those two go at it all day.

Roach, the film's director, is no stranger to politics. For the record, this film doesn't lean liberal or conservative. In fact, there's barely any politics in it. All the film tried to do was to one up the ridiculousness of real life campaigns. And they did that real well.

Sarah Baker really shined as Mitzi Huggins, Marty Huggins' wife. I hadn't really heard of her before this but I'm sure more work is headed her way. Her role won't make her Melissa McCarthy popular, but still solid.

I was disappointed by the Motch brothers plot line. It was forced a little bit. And I didn't think they were very funny on screen.

My favorite scene was probably where Marty Huggins' family is confessing their sins. They couldn't show some of the stuff in the Green band trailer, but after that scene, my ribs hurt and I was crying from laughter.

So congratulations Chris Henchy and Shawn Harwell for just a fantastic and rich script. And I hope this is the start for another prolific writing team.

The best comedy film of the summer (yes, I thought it was better than Ted). And welcome back, Will Ferrell. It's good to see you making great films again.

9/10

Box Office Prediction: Crowded opening weekend, especially tough opening since they're competing with the same audience for The Bourne Legacy. I say a solid 25-30 million if the marketing campaign is good.

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