Customer Ratings & Reviews

Miss Sloane comes from first time screenwriter Jonathan Perera and promotes the idea that to get ahead in the vicious game of D.C. lobbying one has to know their subject. Perera obviously knows his subject. How Perera, who was living in Asia at the time he wrote the screenplay and who only optioned his work to literary agents over the internet before securing a production deal knows so much about the inside dealings of those hired to persuade legislators to support particular businesses or causes is a mystery, but he seems to have done a fair amount of research. Either that or what he feeds us in Miss Sloane is a huge pile of eloquently written BS. Like an Aaron Sorkin script (I haven't seen The Newsroom, but I imagine this might feel very similar) where dialogue is almost more important than emotion Miss Sloane fast tracks the audience through a deluge of day to day activities that a lobbyist at the top of their game such as the titular Sloane played with vicious velocity by the one and only Jessica Chastain might engage in. We are given little time to keep up and even less to really gauge what Sloane and her team are working on as the focus is not meant to highlight what kind of case our titular lobbyist and her team are working on, but more how keenly they are framing it to their client's advantage. While the objective for a lobbyist is the end-game it is the getting there, the journey if you will, that requires the creativity of someone in Sloane's position and the more creative one is the better the reputation they garner in their professional circles despite undoubtedly garnering a worse one among friends. Of course, this is why it is also made clear Sloane has no family or friends to speak of or to. It is a vicious circle of sorts and Perera makes that evident by reiterating the importance of how information is framed by framing his own film with that aforementioned end-game. In Miss Sloane the end-game is a hearing on Capitol Hill in Caucus Room 4 of the U.S. Senate. What is she doing here? What has brought her to this point? What accusation is being thrown around and what does it have to do with her abilities and/or the moral ambiguities of her techniques? Each are questions begged as small increments of information are fed the viewer within the epilogue of the film, but once the main narrative takes over it is easy to forget that framing device and simply go along for the ride which is exactly what Perera would prefer you do as he finds trouble in both sticking the ending and making it credible enough that we don't question how well he really does know his subject.

Miss Sloane is a fiction movie about political lobbyists. Its an interesting view of the political system and can make you stop to think for a few minutes. The movie has good pacing and a satisfying ending. I won't include any spoilers, but I've watched it twice and enjoyed it both times.

What motivates a political lobbyist? Big money payoff? Fame? Winning in a game of egos? Commitment to a just cause? Super-lobbyist Sloan (Jessica Chastain) gets knocked around by all these factors, and remains the smartest person in the room. This is a great movie about both the seedy and the noble side of Washington lobbying, and Jessica Chastain is terrific.

Enjoyable film for what it is. A true story film. The fact that it is based on a true story was the reason for getting it. That Being said it wasn't phenomenal. I've seen way better, Deep Water Horizon. It does help that Jessica Chastain is absolutely B-E-A-utiful.

My husband picked this one and I wasn't really interested at first. The main character was annoying me, so that wasn't a good sign. Then it started getting better...and the end was pretty impressive. I ended up enjoying it more than I expected to.

I watched this on Amazon Prime one day, and loved it so much I immediately went out the next day and bought it. It's thought provoking. A great game, long con... whatever you want to call it. Spectacularly done!

Jessica Chastain delivers yet another powerhouse performance in this film. Her role is worth the view alone; the film is beyond engaging and interesting from start to finish, with one great shocker of an ending.

I purchased this movie because of the positive feedback I heard around the Oscars. My wife and I were captivated by the movie's plot, storyline, and Jessica Chastain's performance. Excellent movie for anyone's collection.

Should come as no surprise that lobbyists are a sleazy bunch. This movie, will acted by Jessica Chastain, tells the story of one with a modest amount of integrity. That alone makes it worth watching.

One of the best movies in the last 10 years. SUSPENSE, you don't find out how it turns out, till the last 30 seconds. Jessica Chastain's best movie ever. Real, exciting, interesting, and a real surprise.

this one came out during award season and kind of got lost in the shuffle. but it's very good. the story is interesting and chastain gives a great performance. it is far from perfect, but is worth a watch for sure.

I rent this movie few months ago and It’s amazing story line. Best Buy has a special deal for this dvd, so without hesitation I purchased it. The delivery much faster than I expected.

I really enjoyed this movie. As the plot developed, I kept thinking I knew what the main character was all about; great semi-twist ending. I would highly recommend this movie.

This is Jessica Chastain's film, and it plays out not like a conventional political thriller, but more like a heist film. A pleasant diversion from the more conventional political film.

I was reluctant about buying this movie because a lot of reviews I read were mixed but the film really grabs you. It can get a little confusing because of the politics but acting was great.

I missed this movie when it first came out. I liked Jessica Chastain in her past roles. I really think this is her best role yet. Glad I got the BD and already watched it twice.

A very good role for Jessica Chastain. Strong female character

This film is very political, so if you one of those people who don't like that stuff, this film is not for you. Otherwise, I'd recommend this film to those who do.

One of Jessica Chastain's finest performances and an amazing supporting cast. I thought the plot was very intriguing and really kept you guessing - right until the very end!

Jessica Chastain portrays a lobbyist who wants to protect the 2nd amendment but also take away guns from criminals and lawbreakers! Good cast, excellent acting!