Michael Sheen,
Dennis Quaid,
Hope Davis,
Helen McCrory,
Chris Wilson
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Screenwriter Peter Morgan (Frost/Nixon, The Queen) explores the complex relationship that developed between former American President Bill Clinton and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Tony ... read more
DVD Release Date: November 30, 2010
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December 2, 2010If you wander about the name of the movie, it comes from a phrase used to describe the close political, diplomatic, cultural and historical relations between the United Kingdom and the United States, following its use in a 1946 speech by British statesman Winston Churchill. The f... read more
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August 3, 2011It is a pleasure sometimes to sit back and watch Michael Sheen act, he is perfect in almost all of his roles and there is nothing different here. A political film which isn't exactly hard hitting nor trying to speak a message of values, it simply chronicles the story of two men i... read more
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February 5, 2011Could have been better I think but interesting. Wasn't as into Quaid's Clinton as I was the other main three actors - great performaces from them.
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December 8, 2010Michael Sheen reprises his role as Tony Blair from The Queen. This time we have more insight to Blair as presented through his relationship will US President Bill Clinton. Dennis Quaid is believable as Clinton, but Hope Davis shines as Hillary. Doesn't shy away from controvers... read more
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May 13, 2012jusstpete. This time we have more insight to Blair as presented through his relationship will US President Bill Clinton. Dennis Quaid is believable as Clinton, but Hope Davis shines as Hillary.
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June 21, 2010Not bad, but I feel unfinished.. the movie only gives an idea about the relationship. It's clear the admiration Tony Blair feels for the United States' political power and logistics. But I think the movie needs more to make it more intense as it's politics.
Critic Reviews
June 1, 2010
Michael Phillips, At the Movies
October 21, 2010
Simon Miraudo, Quickflix
The Special Relationship does indeed focus on a friendship between two (admittedly powerful) dudes, but this is more than a mere episode of Entourage. For one thing, stuff happens. Full Review
August 16, 2010
Matthew Toomey, ABC Radio Brisbane
[The] glimpse of the real Blair was far more interesting than the clichéd version we saw throughout the film. Full Review
August 11, 2010
Matthew Pejkovic, Matt's Movie Reviews
The third act in the chronicles of Tony Blair features Michael Sheen and scribe Peter Morgan in fine form, but a shaky turn by Dennis Quaid mars The Special Relationship from reaching its full potential. Full Review
August 7, 2010
Simon Weaving, Screenwize
A dramatically flat exploration of the friendship between British Prime Minister Tony Blair and US President Bill Clinton, as they navigate the personal and national challenges of high office. Full Review
August 6, 2010
Marc Fennell, Triple j
The most unintentionally homoerotic film of the year. Eventually you start willing them to make out. Solid script. Slightly unconvincing Clinton performance from Quaid. Full Review
August 6, 2010
Julie Rigg, MovieTime, ABC Radio National
As before, Michael Sheen is able to project a kind of toothy sincerity reminiscent of Tony Blair in the early stages of his political incumbency. There's a sweetness there, and at times, almost a naiv... Full Review
August 6, 2010
Philippa Hawker, The Age (Australia)
The relationship between Blair and Clinton never seems capable, dramatically speaking, of bearing the weight the film assigns to it. Full Review
August 6, 2010
Paul Byrnes, Sydney Morning Herald
The film is immensely entertaining, whether fair or not. Sheen is brilliant, as we have come to expect, but Quaid's Clinton is perhaps the greater surprise because he gets well beyond the charm. Full Review
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