It is the story of Bud Johnson who faces a bad destiny because of alcohol but has one good point before him - his early daughter, Molly, who takes care of her. It seems that Molly's malicious behavior may cause the US presidential election result to depend on the Bud vote, while being pushed down a bad path.
Swing Vote has its moments, especially when Grammer or Hopper are around, but it's trying to do too much ... there's so many ideas floating around in there, it all ends up being very shallow.
He shoots simultaneously for 'wake up, America!' inspiration and good ol' boy charm but ends up putting both barrels through his own cowboy-booted foot.
One of the most surprising, politically suggestive movies to come out of Hollywood this year.
Washington Times
August 30, 2009
Swing Vote seems to be suggesting that the voter deserves a better class of candidate; allow me to suggest that the viewer deserves a better class of film.
One minute you're laughing at its sendup of the political process, and the next you're stricken by the sorry state of the sweet and brainy protagonist's family.
Film Freak Central
January 14, 2009
Swing Vote suggests that a few hours of cramming is enough--our brief run-in with Palin confirms that it's not.
People like to make fun of Kevin Costner, and sometimes he deserves it. But when he gets his laid-back, rascally mojo going, he can become a most agreeable screen companion for a couple of hours
