“Advise and Consent” is a political drama about controversy surrounding a man nominated for Secretary of State concerning his qualifications and truthfulness. The story shows Congress descending into heated exchanges and politicians promoting their own agendas. Much like real life in Washington. However, director Otto Preminger (“The Man with the Golden Arm” 1955) and screenwriter Wendell Mayes have created a melodrama with a meandering storyline filled with plot inconsistencies and implausible situations. It is difficult for most viewers to hold their attention for the entire 138 minute running time. In other words, boring!
The talented cast delivered in the performance department. Henry Fonda is the star of the show as Robert Leffingwell, the would-be Secretary of State. Charles Laughton is in his final film appearance as a South Carolina Senator and President Pro Tempore of the Senate in a career that began in 1928. Co-stars include Gene Tierney, Lew Ayres, Burgess Meredith, Eddie Hodges, Inga Swenson, John Granger, Paul McGrath, Irv Kupcinet, Tom Helmore, and Franchot Tone as the President of the United States.
Actors portraying members of the U. S. Senate include Don Murray, Walter Pidgeon, Peter Lawford, Paul Ford, George Grizzard, Edward Andrews, Will Geer, Bill Quinn, Malcolm Atterbury, J. Edward McKinley, and Betty White as Sen. Bessie Adams of Kansas. Our advise is to proceed with caution in viewing the often dull-as-dishwater “Advise and Consent,” a flop at the box office for producer Otto Preminger, Otto Preminger Films, Alpha Alpina, and Columbia Pictures.
Advise and Consent (1962)
cinema
My Review
“Advise and Consent” is a political drama about controversy surrounding a man nominated for Secretary of State concerning his qualifications and truthfulness. The story shows Congress descending into heated exchanges and politicians promoting their own agendas. Much like real life in Washington. However, director Otto Preminger (“The Man with the Golden Arm” 1955) and screenwriter Wendell Mayes have created a melodrama with a meandering storyline filled with plot inconsistencies and implausible situations. It is difficult for most viewers to hold their attention for the entire 138 minute running time. In other words, boring!
The talented cast delivered in the performance department. Henry Fonda is the star of the show as Robert Leffingwell, the would-be Secretary of State. Charles Laughton is in his final film appearance as a South Carolina Senator and President Pro Tempore of the Senate in a career that began in 1928. Co-stars include Gene Tierney, Lew Ayres, Burgess Meredith, Eddie Hodges, Inga Swenson, John Granger, Paul McGrath, Irv Kupcinet, Tom Helmore, and Franchot Tone as the President of the United States.
Actors portraying members of the U. S. Senate include Don Murray, Walter Pidgeon, Peter Lawford, Paul Ford, George Grizzard, Edward Andrews, Will Geer, Bill Quinn, Malcolm Atterbury, J. Edward McKinley, and Betty White as Sen. Bessie Adams of Kansas. Our advise is to proceed with caution in viewing the often dull-as-dishwater “Advise and Consent,” a flop at the box office for producer Otto Preminger, Otto Preminger Films, Alpha Alpina, and Columbia Pictures.