If only the political leaders who criticize Hollywood for a lack of positive role models had just a fraction of the virtuous, unimpeachable nature of Laine Hanson, the political role model extraordinaire in the riveting White House saga The Contender.

The movie has plenty going for it: a terrific cast led by Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges and Gary Oldman, a captivating story line, a sharp script.
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The Contender has a good script and a great cast. It doesn't get much better than that.

The political drama stars Jeff Bridges as the president of the United States and Joan Allen as the senator he chooses to be the country's first ever female vice president.
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