Author(s): Ryne
Location: Portland
“Trading Countries"
Distributed by Focus Features
Produced by David Shafer and Richard Day
Directed by Jason Reitman
Written by Mike Judge and Jason Reitman
Principal Cast:
Jason Bateman- Sean Whitehurst
Steve Carell- Jeffery Blake
Don Cheadle- Ade Mangold
Rachel McAdams- Christina Whitehurst
Tagline: "Meet Sean Whitehurst…He Has A Problem"
Synopsis: Sean Whitehurst (Bateman) is a gambling man. His first encounter with gambling came at the tender age of thirteen when his sleaze of an uncle bet him $5 he couldn’t leap frog over a three and a half foot metal pole. Sean took the bet, but sadly he lost. Now 25 years later, Sean unfortunately has the worst job possible for a gambling man. His job leaves little room for error and every decision he makes affects millions upon millions of people. Sean is the President of the United States of America. He has gambled with many foreign officials and is loved by all of them. Sean’s greatest gambling accomplishment occurred when he bet Chadian President Ade Mangold (Cheadle) that he could not stop Chadian rebels from terrorizing neighboring Niger. President Whitehurst’s risk made certain that American troops did not need to be sent to Africa and he immediately earned respect from all of America. His approval ratings, since approval ratings have been recorded, are the highest any president has ever achieved. That bet has now gone to Sean’s head. He thinks he can do no wrong and most Americans agree with him. Recently he has made a well-hearted bet with his good friend, Canadian Prime Minster Jeffery Blake (Carell) on the outcome of the latest episode of “Celebrity Smack down”. Sean bet that Donald Trump would “lay a beat down” on Rosie O’Donnell in three rounds. This bet raised many eyebrows from Sean’s cabinet, but he believes that even if he lost, Jeffery would not seek his reward. After days of taunting Jeffery, which he has grown tremendously exhausted of, the big match has finally arrived. Regrettably, Sean underestimated the shear strength of Rosie. Needless to say, Rosie whooped the Donald fairly quickly and now Jeffery expects Sean to give up the thing most dear to him: The Oval Office. Sean is baffled that Jeffery actually wants to switch, but he feels Jeffery will grow tired of running America. Therefore, the next day, Sean and Jeffery trade their respective countries. Many Americans wish their president farewell, but look forward to the idea of free health care and no violence. President Whitehurst becomes Prime Minster Whitehurst and begins to lead the great nation of Canada. He grows very fond of the laid back, friendly attitude Canadians have, and hopes that President Blake does not wish to change back. Jeffery also grows affectionate towards his new nation and has no plans to go back to Canada. Unfortunately for Prime Minster Whitehurst and President Blake, the ex-first lady, Christina Whitehurst (McAdams), as grown extremely depressed from the cold, bleak climate of Canada. She longs for the benefits of her husband’s old occupation. Prime Minster Whitehurst’s love for his wife and her health changes his mind about Canada and he is now determined to get his country back even if he must gamble away all the maple syrup in Canada.
What the press would say:
“Trading Countries” is one of the most hilarious, fresh, meaningful, and original satires in recent memory. A movie like this only graces the audience with its presence from time to time and I firmly believe viewers and critics alike will fall in love with this comedic masterpiece. “Trading Countries” is sure to sweep the Oscars off its feet and carry this little movie that could to the height of movie supremacy. What makes this movie so astonishing is its quirky screenplay and powerhouse performances. These performances are led by the genius Jason Bateman who depicts compulsive gambler President Sean Whitehurst with amazing perfection. He is astounding and proves once again why he is the king of all satires. Bateman utilizes his experiences from “Arrested Development” and takes his acting ability to a whole new level. He conveys flawlessly how gambling does not just effect one person, but a countless number of people and in certain cases, an entire country. Bateman does not just deserve a Golden Globe or SAG nomination, but also a Oscar nomination. Along with Bateman’s powerhouse performance are the equally magnificent performances of Steve Carell and Rachael McAdams. Steve Carell gives his best performance to date. He is absolutely hysterical as Prime Minster/President Blake and never once do you believe that you are actually watching Carell do what he does for a living. Carell makes you believe that there is in fact such a person as Jeffery Blake. He without question deserves the nomination he didn’t get for “Little Miss Sunshine” for his role in “Trading Countries”. Rachael McAdams in addition gives a flawless performance as the extremely flawed First Lady Christina Whitehurst. Her ability to make even the most subtle of Christina’s imperfection hilarious is spectacularly brilliant. McAdams give the impression that she has know Christina Whitehurst since her early childhood. Overall, “Trading Countries” is easily one of the funniest comedy to hit the silver screen in many, many decades. ****/****
Best Picture (Comedy for GG)
Best Director: Jason Reitman
Best Actor: Jason Bateman
Best Supporting Actor: Steve Carell
Best Supporting Actress: Rachel McAdams
Best Original Screenplay: Mike Judge and Jason Reitman
Location: Portland
“Trading Countries"
Distributed by Focus Features
Produced by David Shafer and Richard Day
Directed by Jason Reitman
Written by Mike Judge and Jason Reitman
Principal Cast:
Jason Bateman- Sean Whitehurst
Steve Carell- Jeffery Blake
Don Cheadle- Ade Mangold
Rachel McAdams- Christina Whitehurst
Tagline: "Meet Sean Whitehurst…He Has A Problem"
Synopsis: Sean Whitehurst (Bateman) is a gambling man. His first encounter with gambling came at the tender age of thirteen when his sleaze of an uncle bet him $5 he couldn’t leap frog over a three and a half foot metal pole. Sean took the bet, but sadly he lost. Now 25 years later, Sean unfortunately has the worst job possible for a gambling man. His job leaves little room for error and every decision he makes affects millions upon millions of people. Sean is the President of the United States of America. He has gambled with many foreign officials and is loved by all of them. Sean’s greatest gambling accomplishment occurred when he bet Chadian President Ade Mangold (Cheadle) that he could not stop Chadian rebels from terrorizing neighboring Niger. President Whitehurst’s risk made certain that American troops did not need to be sent to Africa and he immediately earned respect from all of America. His approval ratings, since approval ratings have been recorded, are the highest any president has ever achieved. That bet has now gone to Sean’s head. He thinks he can do no wrong and most Americans agree with him. Recently he has made a well-hearted bet with his good friend, Canadian Prime Minster Jeffery Blake (Carell) on the outcome of the latest episode of “Celebrity Smack down”. Sean bet that Donald Trump would “lay a beat down” on Rosie O’Donnell in three rounds. This bet raised many eyebrows from Sean’s cabinet, but he believes that even if he lost, Jeffery would not seek his reward. After days of taunting Jeffery, which he has grown tremendously exhausted of, the big match has finally arrived. Regrettably, Sean underestimated the shear strength of Rosie. Needless to say, Rosie whooped the Donald fairly quickly and now Jeffery expects Sean to give up the thing most dear to him: The Oval Office. Sean is baffled that Jeffery actually wants to switch, but he feels Jeffery will grow tired of running America. Therefore, the next day, Sean and Jeffery trade their respective countries. Many Americans wish their president farewell, but look forward to the idea of free health care and no violence. President Whitehurst becomes Prime Minster Whitehurst and begins to lead the great nation of Canada. He grows very fond of the laid back, friendly attitude Canadians have, and hopes that President Blake does not wish to change back. Jeffery also grows affectionate towards his new nation and has no plans to go back to Canada. Unfortunately for Prime Minster Whitehurst and President Blake, the ex-first lady, Christina Whitehurst (McAdams), as grown extremely depressed from the cold, bleak climate of Canada. She longs for the benefits of her husband’s old occupation. Prime Minster Whitehurst’s love for his wife and her health changes his mind about Canada and he is now determined to get his country back even if he must gamble away all the maple syrup in Canada.
What the press would say:
“Trading Countries” is one of the most hilarious, fresh, meaningful, and original satires in recent memory. A movie like this only graces the audience with its presence from time to time and I firmly believe viewers and critics alike will fall in love with this comedic masterpiece. “Trading Countries” is sure to sweep the Oscars off its feet and carry this little movie that could to the height of movie supremacy. What makes this movie so astonishing is its quirky screenplay and powerhouse performances. These performances are led by the genius Jason Bateman who depicts compulsive gambler President Sean Whitehurst with amazing perfection. He is astounding and proves once again why he is the king of all satires. Bateman utilizes his experiences from “Arrested Development” and takes his acting ability to a whole new level. He conveys flawlessly how gambling does not just effect one person, but a countless number of people and in certain cases, an entire country. Bateman does not just deserve a Golden Globe or SAG nomination, but also a Oscar nomination. Along with Bateman’s powerhouse performance are the equally magnificent performances of Steve Carell and Rachael McAdams. Steve Carell gives his best performance to date. He is absolutely hysterical as Prime Minster/President Blake and never once do you believe that you are actually watching Carell do what he does for a living. Carell makes you believe that there is in fact such a person as Jeffery Blake. He without question deserves the nomination he didn’t get for “Little Miss Sunshine” for his role in “Trading Countries”. Rachael McAdams in addition gives a flawless performance as the extremely flawed First Lady Christina Whitehurst. Her ability to make even the most subtle of Christina’s imperfection hilarious is spectacularly brilliant. McAdams give the impression that she has know Christina Whitehurst since her early childhood. Overall, “Trading Countries” is easily one of the funniest comedy to hit the silver screen in many, many decades. ****/****
Best Picture (Comedy for GG)
Best Director: Jason Reitman
Best Actor: Jason Bateman
Best Supporting Actor: Steve Carell
Best Supporting Actress: Rachel McAdams
Best Original Screenplay: Mike Judge and Jason Reitman
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