Election (1999)

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 90’s (1929 movies items)

" A teen comedy, about Tracy Flick an overachiever of a student, who runs as school president, and will do anything to get elected. Think of it, as a reverse Ferris Bueller’s Day, with Ferris being the principal. Tracy Flick, has also become the go to description for any women or girl, who is considered to be an overachiever, wax rises to the top. As of it’s a bad thing. It also depends, on how you view Tracy’s tactics. And if the ends, justifies the means. "

The Best of Reese Witherspoon (10 movies items)

" Tracy Flick "Some people say I'm an overachiever, but I think they're just jealous.""

1999 Awardie Awards (39 movies items)

"Other nominations Best Actress"

My Favorite Films of 1999 (25 movies items)

" "It's not like I'm a lesbian or anything. I'm attracted to the person. It's just that all the people I've been attracted to happen to be girls." Directed by Alexander Payne Written by Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor Music by Rolfe Kent Cinematography by James Glennon Editing by Kevin Tent"

“I had heard several great things about Election, and when I saw the film for myself I can totally see the praise for the film. It is filmed and directed beautifully, and the soundtrack is cool. The story is strong with a good structure without being too simplistic or complicated and doesn't fall into the predictability trap, and the humour is just great, there is some clever black humour but there is also some room for some quirkiness as well. The characters are engaging, even Reese Witherspoon's and I can understand where some are coming from when they say she is annoying. This is Matthew Broderick's most likable character since Ferris Bueller in my opinion. Both Broderick and Witherspoon give some of their best work here, and Chris Klein is a welcome presence without overdoing the humour” read more

Spring 2021 Viewings (29 movies items)

"Format: Streaming Viewing: 2nd Thoughts: Man, does this movie pack a punch! I had only seen it once before around the time it first came out and I didn't recall it being so edgy and refreshing. It's the political machine served up in all its grimy wonder as a high school class election. Broderick and Witherspoon are excellent as the teacher-student enemies that wage war over this election with shockingly funny results. This is black comedy at its best, and very reminiscent of Heathers in terms o"

Watched in 2020 (97 movies items)

"20.11. Uskottavat ja uskomattomat hahmot, hieno kuvaus nuorten maailmasta, jota aikuiset torpedoivat. Casting on huikea, ja Broderick ja Witherspoon loistavat."

Movies Viewed in 2020 (354 movies items)

" First Viewing Viewing Date: November 11th Via: iTunes Store Plot: A high school teacher's personal life becomes complicated as he works with students during the school elections, particularly with an obsessive overachiever determined to become student body president. Rating: 7.0/10"

Phoenix Feather's Movie Diary 2020 (537 movies items)

"(WATCHED: 4 November 2020)"

Movies I watched in November 2020 (38 movies items)

" Date: 11/3/2020 Viewed: Criterion Blu-Ray Re-Watch Note: I have made a tradition to watch this movie on every election day for the last 15+ years now. Election is one of the best comedy movies of the 1990s in my opinion and it never gets old when I always revisit it. The humor is absolutely hilarious and the general message about voting is spot on. This movie is a satire of the American voting system by using a high school setting and the students in the movie represent how most typical Amer"

Favorite Drama Films: 1998-1999 (100 movies items)

" Directed by: Alexander Payne Produced by: Albert Berger, Ron Yerxa, David Gale, and Keith Samples Written by: Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor Based on the novel by: Tom Perrotta Cinematography: James Glennon Edited by: Kevin Tent Music by: Rolfe Kent Distributed by: Paramount Pictures"