The Campaign
Two rival politicians compete to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
Critics Sentiment
Cam accidentally punches a baby while trying to hit Marty
Cam seduces Mitzi Huggins and releases their sex tape as campaign ad
The film plummets from its comedic high of the baby punching scene to its crude low point with the sex tape scandal, dropping 4 points as critics felt it abandoned satire for exploitative material.
The Campaign starts strong with effective political setup and delivers its biggest laughs early, particularly with the infamous baby punching scene that had audiences roaring. However, critics felt the film lost its satirical edge in the middle section, becoming too reliant on crude material and smut rather than sharp political commentary. The ending recovers somewhat with moral resolution, but most reviews suggest the film never quite lives up to its potential despite strong performances from Ferrell and Galifianakis.
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Will Ferrell
Cam Brady
Zach Galifianakis
Marty Huggins
Jason Sudeikis
Mitch Wilson
Katherine LaNasa
Rose Brady
Dylan McDermott
Tim Wattley
Sarah Baker
Mitzi Huggins
John Lithgow
Glen Motch
Dan Aykroyd
Wade Motch
Brian Cox
Raymond
Karen Maruyama
Mrs. Yao
Grant Goodman
Clay Huggins
Kya Haywood
Dylan/Clay Huggins
Randall D. Cunningham
Cam Brady Jr.
Madison Wolfe
Jessica Brady
Thomas Middleditch
Travis
Josh Lawson
Tripp
Heather Lawless
Diane
Jack McBrayer
Mr. Mendenhall
Elizabeth Diane Wells
Mrs. Mendenhall
Billy Slaughter
Dermot
Crew
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