The movie filters its story through a black campaign helper, played by Adrian Lester. You would think the movie was based on him instead of Travolta's character. The film has many laughs, at least for about the first hour and a half. After that, its plot turns into a dark, dramatic direction, but swiftly turns back on course. Billy Bob Thornton, who plays a political advisor, is simply fun to watch. Also thrown in the mix is the very talented Kathy Bates, whose character seemingly will do whatever it takes to protect the Clinton's...er the Stanton's reputation. The events that are unfolded may or may not be the exact way a campaign is operated, but you will have a lot of fun watching this movie's version of it.