Bulworth marks Beatty’s happiest stab at political farce since Shampoo.

| Original Score: B | Feb 7, 2025

...has a dynamic, if not revolutionary view of the political world, leavened with jokes and complete with a shock ending...

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jan 4, 2022

Bulworth is an angry and politically astute film. More than that, it is in many ways a liberating film.

| Feb 16, 2021

Beatty is to be congratulated on even attempting to prick America's conscience in these conservative times, but the real reason for seeing it is the panache with which it captures the irresistible flash and filigree of American politics.

| Nov 27, 2017

This charming, Capraesque political fable demonstrates the viability of Warren Beatty as writer, director and star; it's his last decent film.

| Original Score: B+ | Sep 23, 2012

| Original Score: C+ | Sep 7, 2011

Smug but fun political satire for adults only.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 18, 2010

Manages to courageously and seriously address political issues head-on while remaining a funny and entertaining romp.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Apr 2, 2009

A liberal call to action -- a satire driven by equal parts disgust and hope.

| Original Score: A- | Aug 11, 2007

It's a sharp, brave movie, a little ragged around the edges, but that's to its advantage.

| Jun 24, 2006

Beatty is a very shielded actor, but he shrewdly finds ways to work within his limitations, and Bulworth is a tour-de-force for him.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | May 26, 2006

Jaw-droppingly abysmal. Seldom has a major star embarrassed himself so badly.

Full Review | Original Score: 1/10 | Feb 16, 2006

While the ending is predictable and unsatisfying, the political issues that the film raises (racism, et. al) are worthy of further discussion.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 6, 2005

one of the hardest-hitting and unblinkingly brave political satires to hit American screens since "Dr. Strangelove."

Full Review | Aug 30, 2005

A middling funny film with a good, if silly, performance by Warren Beatty, and not much more.

| Original Score: C+ | Apr 9, 2005

An effective satire that deserves recommendation.

Full Review | Original Score: 6/10 | Jul 29, 2004

Beatty's contribution to the ranks of recent political satire is bold, merciless and frequently very funny, and his performance is just plain fearless.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jul 30, 2003

sometimes ambitious failures are more interesting to watch than modest successes, and, though "Bulworth" may offend... it's unlikely to bore anyone.

| Jul 2, 2003

Warren Beatty is wonderfully wacky here.

| Original Score: B | May 22, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | May 14, 2003