Summary: Kevin Spacey plays political lobbyist Jack Abramoff as he uses his connections and his former "friendships" in this American tale of politics. It's based on real life events and the scandals that had occurred. There were real charges and many politicians were brought down by this. Karl Rove once commented that the Republicans were losing their seats because of Ambramoff, but sadly his name seems to have faded. He has been released into home detention already after doing four years.
Review: Kevin Spacey is a tremendous actor and Barry Pepper was excellent in a supporting role. The film was surprisingly light-mooded despite the topic. It was well made and Spacey proves how versatile he is. The politics behind the movie were also simplified by a lot and it brought a lot of the cases involving Ambramoff into relevancy.
Further Question/Philosophy/Theme: I'm curious to learn more about the Native American casino industry because of the film. Is a lobbyist the price of democracy? Is it really democracy? Can the end ever justify the means as I think Abramoff might have had some grand plans for the Jewish and American communities. It has been reported that Fiddler on the Roof really inspired Ambramoff and changed his life to becoming an Orthodox Jew. The reasons behind his actions may have even been more complex, and is religion an answer?
Power Rating (Out of 5): 4 It was an enjoyable watch and educated me on Jack Ambramoff, but I think more questions will always remain. It's tragic not many will ever know the stories behind Ambramoff and question how it occurred or if it's still going on today.
Favorite Quotes: "Why? Because my name is Jack Abramoff and I work out every day."
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