Whether interest in the accountability of public figures was an illusion or a reality then, it seemed to be something that mattered. It might have just been the burgeoning interest in the salacious details of the famous, but one can hope it was something more.

The film’s evenhanded look even includes some consideration for the victims of the affair, the wife and the lady in question. It also shows Hart’s narcissistic stance and lack of caring for either. He had an opportunity to be a better man and instead chose a politician’s way out.

The film perhaps spends too much time on the political process and less time defining Hart’s character but Hugh Jackman is utterly convincing as the hard man. Any political tale told now just highlights the flaws in the current system.

Rob Hudson
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The film follows the rise and fall of Senator Hart, who captured the imagination of young voters and was considered the overwhelming front runner for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination when his campaign was sidelined by the story of an extramarital relationship with Donna Rice.

As tabloid journalism and political journalism merged for the first time, Senator Hart was forced to drop out of the race – events that left a profound and lasting impact on American politics and the world stage.  Also starring Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons and Alfred Molina, The Front Runner is written by Matt Bai & Jay Carson & Jason Reitman, based on the book All the Truth is Out by Matt Bai, and produced by Jason Reitman, Helen Estabrook, and Aaron L. Gilbert.

The Front Runner stars Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Alfred Molina and is in Australian cinemas January 24!
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