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The Campaign poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.2 / 100
2012·Comedy·1h 25m

THE CAMPAIGN

“May the best loser win.”

Two rival politicians compete to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.

Above the Line
Jay Roach·DirectorShawn Harwell·ScreenplayChris Henchy·ScreenplayJim Denault·Director of PhotographyTheodore Shapiro·Original Music ComposerCraig Alpert·Editor
Cast
Will Ferrell·Cam BradyZach Galifianakis·Marty HugginsJason Sudeikis·Mitch WilsonKatherine LaNasa·Rose BradyDylan McDermott·Tim WattleySarah Baker·Mitzi HugginsJohn Lithgow·Glen MotchDan Aykroyd·Wade MotchBrian Cox·RaymondKaren Maruyama·Mrs. Yao
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Jay Roach·Director
Writing· 5
Shawn Harwell·ScreenplayChris Henchy·ScreenplayAdam McKay·StoryChris Henchy·StoryShawn Harwell·Story
Camera· 1
Jim Denault·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Craig Alpert·EditorJon Poll·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Theodore Shapiro·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Michael Corenblith·Production DesignKelly Curley·Art DirectionDaniel Orlandi·Costume Design
Production· 11
Zach Galifianakis·ProducerAdam McKay·ProducerJay Roach·ProducerWill Ferrell·ProducerChris Henchy·Executive ProducerJon Poll·Executive ProducerAmy Sayres·Executive ProducerMichelle Graham·Associate ProducerJeffrey Harlacker·Associate ProducerJosh King·Associate ProducerAllison Jones·Casting
Other Departments· 6
Kristin Lekki·Graphic Novel IllustratorSdavid Myers·Scenic ArtistG.A. Aguilar·Stunt CoordinatorMike Wilson·Stunt DoubleMike Wilson·StuntsSpice Williams-Crosby·Stunts
By the Numbers
62.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
66%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$105M
ROI 10%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Confrontational, Tense, Comedic
Composition
Split
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“Two men, one with light brown hair and the other with dark brown hair and a mustache, are shown in a close-up, nose-to-nose confrontation against a blue sky wit”

comedy
Key Elements
Capitol Building
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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