This Is George Clooney’s Most Underrated Film as a Director

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George Clooney’s Most Underrated Film as a Director Also Starred Ryan Gosling and Paul Giamatti

By Liam Gaughan

Published 4 days ago

Though he's best known as an actor, George Clooney pulled double duty by directing and acting in this sharp political drama.

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George Clooney's The Ides of March effectively grounds the monumental issue of Presidential politics through the perspective of one character, allowing for greater audience investment in his decisions.
Clooney's casting choices, including himself as an unlikeable character and Ryan Gosling as the idealistic campaign manager, add depth to the film and showcase exceptional performances from the ensemble.