"Lobbying is about foresight, about anticipating your opponent's moves, and devising counter measures. The winner walks one step ahead of the opposition. It's about making sure you surprise them, and they don't surprise you."
Miss Sloane is a political thriller -- a sub-genre that, when done well, can be especially gripping. From the beginning of the movie, I was fully onboard. Despite not being a John Madden fan (I feel his back catalogue is tame at best), he has impressed me on this occasion.
Jessica Chastain plays the lead and is superb -- I’m a fan. Jessica has an ability to portray emotion in a way that other thespians only wish they could conjure.
The film follows Miss Sloane, a sought after lobbyist in D.C. who, through a course of events, ends up taking on the Second Amendment. What follows is a well-paced picture, which unfortunately will likely be overlooked for awards due to its early position within in the film awards calendar.
The whole cast pull their weight; Gugu Mbatha-Raw is especially worth a mention, and hopefully we’ll be seeing more of her based on this role.
My Score 8.5
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