The dramatic story of larger-than-life politician Willie Stark (
Sean Penn), who transcended the poverty of the Great Depression to become the governor of Louisiana. While Stark begins his political career as a humble idealist, soon he has surrounded himself with strongmen to enforce his good-intentioned but iron rule. Stark brings in massive changes to help the poor, but the progressive initiatives he spearheads are won through questionable strong-arm tactics.
Meanwhile, Stark's tortured sidekick, Jack Burden (
Jude Law), was born to an aristocratic family but betrays his roots to become Stark's closest aide-de-camp. A lifelong dilettante, Burden has abandoned many loves over the years, including his former sweetheart, Anne Stanton (
Kate Winslet)—herself the daughter of a former governor. When Jack is asked to meddle in the private affairs of the esteemed Judge Irwin (
Anthony Hopkins), he uncovers deeply disturbing secrets from his past.
Based on Robert Penn Warren's classic novel
All The King's Men.
I definitely enjoyed this movie, and I think Sean Penn`s performance is certainly Oscar worthy.
It is hard to imagine a more boring movie - but trying to do so would be a good cure for insomnia
Penn was great but the rest of the charachters had me falling asleep. I like movies that make you think, but this was dull