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LBJ
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After powerful Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson (Woody Harrelson) loses the 1960Democratic presidential nomination to Senator John F. Kennedy (Jeffrey Donovan), he agrees to be his young rival's running mate. But once they win the election, despite his extensive legislative experience and shrewd political instincts, Johnson finds himself sidelined in the role of vice president. That all changes on Nov. 22, 1963, when Kennedy is assassinated and Johnson, with his devoted wife Lady Bird (Jennifer Jason Leigh) by his side, is suddenly thrust into the presidency. As the nation mourns, Johnson must contend with longtime adversary Attorney General Bobby Kennedy (Michael Stahl-David) and one-time mentor Georgia Senator Richard Russell (Richard Jenkins) as he seeks to honor JFK's legacy by championing the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964.
After powerful Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson (Woody Harrelson) loses the 1960Democratic presidential nomination to Senator John F. Kennedy (Jeffrey Donovan), he agrees to be his young rival's running mate. But once they win the election, despite his extensive legislative experience and shrewd political instincts, Johnson finds himself sidelined in the role of vice president. That all changes on Nov. 22, 1963, when Kennedy is assassinated and Johnson, with his devoted wife Lady Bird (Jennifer Jason Leigh) by his side, is suddenly thrust into the presidency. As the nation mourns, Johnson must contend with longtime adversary Attorney General Bobby Kennedy (Michael Stahl-David) and one-time mentor Georgia Senator Richard Russell (Richard Jenkins) as he seeks to honor JFK's legacy by championing the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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#Bill Pullman #C. Thomas Howell #Gary Grubbs #Jeffrey Donovan #Jennifer Jason Leigh #Joe Chrest #LBJ #LBJ (2016) #Michael Mosley #Michael Stahl-David #Rich Sommer #Richard Jenkins #Rob Reiner #Woody Harrelson
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November 09, 2017
Sincere in its duty but concerned in its thought, LBJ ranks as an excellent adaptation of Johnson.
November 26, 2017
A middle-of-the-road yet somewhat entertaining drama...
November 03, 2017
It's as workmanlike as Johnson was as a politician; but as a primer on one of history's less flashy leaders, it's a worthwhile watch - mostly for fellow Texan Woody Harrelson's committed performance behind those prosthetic ears.
November 08, 2017
There is a richer film here than the generically-told one that Reiner gives us, despite Harrelson's plucky firebrand of a performance.
November 03, 2017
Captures a tumultuous political era and one of its most profanely colorful leaders with a good deal of insight and emotional torque.
December 05, 2017
When the film isn't cracking jokes the film explores Johnson's desire to be liked by the public and fears of rejection but doesn't go far enough to ensure compelling results
November 06, 2017
Woody Harrelson in the title role has enough spice to keep the viewer alert and attentive.
November 14, 2017
Woody Harrelson delivers a powerhouse performance in this straightforward, solid political drama.
November 03, 2017
Harrelson gives it all he has as the gruff, emotionally needy and politically savvy successor to the matinee-idol commander-in-chief, John F. Kennedy.
November 10, 2017
... a consistently compelling history lesson, which puts the spotlight on a man forced to navigate the country through one of the most pivotal periods of the last century.
November 03, 2017
The best thing the director has going for him is his star, Woody Harrelson.
November 02, 2017
Here, Reiner's more like an efficient ride operator, unconcerned about the clankiness of the machinery but certain you'll enjoy the stuff that's supposed to work.