i just rewatched Election, more villanelle of regret antidote; sometimes the soul needs a dark comedy with an antihero, and Election’s metahumor feeds me what I need. The tropes are bearable because they’re intentional; the way this movie makes fun of itself charms me with it’s cleverness.
It stars Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon with Chris Klein costarring. If you’re unfamiliar, it’s centered around a high school election and the Student Council advisor (Broderick) in his personal life. Witherspoon plays Tracy Flick, an overachiever, while Klein is the star football player dumb jock everyone loves.
I truly don’t want to give away any of the plot, as it’s one of the most sarcastic films I’ve seen. Cleanth Brooks wouldn’t want me to disturb this well-wrought urn by dismantling it. It’s predictable, but in such a tongue-in-cheek fashion that it doesn’t matter; it’s the delivery that I enjoy. It’s also intentionally campy and over-the-top. If you want a deep, dark laugh at cliches and and an oblivious antihero, makes some popcorn and enjoy. Currently free on Amazon Prime, trailer below.
About the Creator
Harper Lewis
Intrusive rhyme bothers me, except as a weapon.
Intertextuality is my passion.
Formalist/ New Critical are my guiding theories.
My words are mine, not a robot’s.
MA English literature, CofC
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