Good concept, poorly executed.

good back-story, and good acting

An action-packed slog

Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.

This film is about awakening, speaking truth to power, levelling with people and racial equality. Conservatives would hate it. And they do. For the rest of humanity, itis amazing, it is powerful and it is genuinely a riot of laughter.

The soundtrack made this movie. This movie is horrible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bulworth has prime performers aplenty appearing in this order. Warren Beatty (Hilarious and so lovely.). Christine Baranski. Oliver Platt. Debra Monk. Florence Stanley. Jack Warden. Nora Dunn. Jim Haynie. Paul Sorvino. Richard C. Sarafian. Joshua Malina. Laurie Metcalf. Wendell Pierce. Sean Astin. Halle Berry (Halle is the most beautiful woman ever. She really is. I love Miss Halle Berry. She's so sexy in this movie. It's really romantic seeing Halle throughout Bulworth. I loooooove Halle, man. I love her more than anybody else in the world.). Ariyan A. Johnson. Isaiah Washington. Mimi Lieber. Stanley DeSantis. Michael Clarke Duncan. Barry Shabaka Henley. Don Cheadle. Graham Beckel. Larry King. Helen Martin. Michael Milhoan. Chris Mulkey. Billy Baldwin.Haha, this movie's really funny. And really silly. And really real. And really goofy, haha. And really smart. And really stupid, hahaha.Now is the time for a little rhyme. In honor of this movie. It's time to get groovy. I love you Halle Berry. I kinda wanna marry. You in real life. And I wouldn't think twice. I really love your beauty. You have a phat booty. You really make me happy. So I never feel crappy. You're really really pretty. The cutest in the city. I love your pretty smile. And your sexy style. You have the best eyes. And the best thighs. I love the way you stare. And your sexy hair. Your attitude's the best. Are you funny, yes. Halle you're a treat. You suck your sucker sweet. Baby you can dance. You put me in a trance. You flick your tongue so nice. I need you in my life. I love your free spirit. Your voice I'd love to hear it. Your lips I want to kiss. I know it would be bliss. You can act with the best. Forget about the rest. I promise you're the hottest. I am not being modest. Halle, give me all your lovin'. Gosh, you're hotter than an oven. In Bulworth, Halle, I love that I can see your thong. In life, Halle, I love that you inspired me to write this song.I'm not as good a rapper as Bulworth. Or ODB. Or Pras.'ghetto superstarrr that is what u rrr coming from afarrr reaching for the starrrs run away with meee to another plaaace we can relyy on each other uh huuuhh from 1 coorner to another uh huuh'

Screenplay: Conceived by Beatty himself, Bulworth was committed to paper by an extraordinarily versatile trio: co-writer of one of Beatty's earlier forays Jeremy Pikser, James Toback, the adaptor of Bugsy, and Aaron Sorkin, whose renowned machine-gun fire dialogue is no stranger to politics (see The West Wing). The result is, unsurprisingly, imbalanced. The plot follows Democratic Senator Jay Bullington Bulworth, a man who has become so jaded by the American political system that he has taken a contract out on his own life, after "purchasing" $10 million worth of life insurance. This all takes place leading up to his campaign for re- election and so, with a new reckless, go for all outlook on life, he starts speaking the truth. As a rap. Yes, a rap. Warren. Beatty. Rapping. Politics. Rap. Ping. Strangely, and really bloody unexpectedly, it works! Most of the time... Kind of. I mean, how well would you expect something like that to work? In a sophisticated satire? The context is sort of there: he begins rapping to appeal to the disparaged and African-American community, where most of the focus is directed during this film. Most of what is said by Bulworth pokes holes in the financial support that insurance companies offer to candidates on both sides of the water, usually so as to enlist a vote against bills that force these companies in having to extend free health care or other such coverage to, yep, African-Americans. Not everything that he says sticks; actually, to be honest, I didn't even follow some of the logic he was spouting. But maybe I just don't have sufficient understanding of American politics. At any rate, the script is at it's best with moments of total uninhibitedness ("Everybody just got to keep f*cking each other till we're all the same colour.") and when it takes its time to make a point, as opposed to just dropping "the N word" incessantly.Actors: Beatty's not much of a rapper. Well, that's alright I suppose. I'm a white boy from Tasmania, so who am I to judge? What's important is that he makes us believe Bulworth's erratic and quixotic frame of mind, which he does most of the time. It helps that, when he can't, he's usually operating on one or more mind-altering substances. And his chemistry with the sexy and savvy Halle Berry is palpable, making their connection surprisingly touching on some level.Direction: Beatty has never made a bad film. He's been in a few, to be sure (Love Affair, Town & Country), but he has yet to direct a film of sub-par quality. Here, he applies a basic yet effective formula to filming Bulworth, immersing us in the unfamiliar settings that the eponymous character himself is amongst and juxtaposing us in a way that makes us empathise. We feel as out of place in these night clubs and ghetto back streets as Bulworth, but the stiltedness slowly subsides to suggest a gradual ease that he begins to feel. Nothing to get excited over, but well-executed with appropriate measure.Potential for repeat viewings: My second viewing, and I would happily watch it again... In a while. Some might be put off by the ending(s), but I like them; the first one seems a little phony and too neat until the true ending reveals itself, adding a dignified poignancy to the film. I feel I've not said enough about the humor in this film, and I should point out that it is very funny. Not the laugh out loud sort of funny that some prefer; the humor is not obvious, not brazen or expectant of hearty bellows. But it is quietly amusing, requiring only a wry grin or occasional chuckle to be fully appreciated. And, joy of all joys, most of the time it is very, very clever. Far cleverer than me, at any rate.