Samuel LoveAs the US finds itself in another election year and Trump dominates the news cycle once again, Paramount have picked a wonderful time to remaster and rerelease Alexander Payne’s 1999 classic Election. This beloved black comedy remains a biting satire of political campaigning and offers a charming antidote to the real world as we approach the final showdown between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Paramount’s new 4K UHD release is a revelation; the film certainly cannot look any better than this, allowing Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick’s hilarious performances to shine like never before. Every time I revisit Election, I have a blast – and knowing that I’ll now only ever be doing it in 4K brings a smile to my face.
Synopsis
A hysterical political satire, 25 years later, ELECTION has been remastered in 4K Ultra HD™, approved by director Alexander Payne (THE HOLDOVERS). Brilliantly adapted by Payne and Jim Taylor from the original novel by Tom Perrotta, Reese Witherspoon is unforgettable as Tracy Flick—the straight “A” go-getter determined to be president of Carver High’s student body. She soon catches the attention of social studies teacher Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick), who decides to derail Flick’s obsessive overachieving by recruiting an opposition candidate (Chris Klein), putting in motion a disastrous series of events.
Special Features
- NEW! WHO CARES ABOUT THIS STUPID ELECTION!
- Not Another High School Movie
- Pick Flick: Casting 101
- That’s Why It’s Destiny
- Commentary with Director Alexander Payne
