--- product_id: 19993709 title: "Game Change" brand: "hbo studios" price: "€ 42.14" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 20 category: "DVD" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/19993709-game-change store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Game Change **Brand:** hbo studios **Price:** € 42.14 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Game Change by hbo studios - **How much does it cost?** € 42.14 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/19993709-game-change) ## Best For - hbo studios enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hbo studios brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description Game Change is a searing, behind-the-scenes look at John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign, from the decision to select Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as McCain’s running mate to the ticket’s ultimate defeat in the general election just sixty days later. Told primarily through the eyes of senior McCain strategist Steve Schmidt, who originally championed Palin and later came to regret the choice, Game Change pulls back the curtain on the intense human drama surrounding the McCain team, the critical decisions made behind closed doors and how the choice was made to bring Palin on the ticket. The film examines how we choose our leaders by offering a unique glimpse into the inner workings of an historic campaign. .com Sarah Palin wasn't heard from much in the months leading up to the 2013 home video release of Game Change. But anyone who's forgotten what they do or don't admire about her need only watch a few minutes of Julianne Moore's uncanny performance as the former Alaska governor and 2008 vice-presidential candidate; so completely does Moore inhabit the role in appearance, voice, and mannerisms that it's easy to mistake her for the genuine article. Not that this HBO film, directed by Jay Roach and written by Danny Strong from the book by Mark Halperin and John Heilemann, is an especially flattering portrait of Palin or any of the other featured players, with the possible exception of Ed Harris's Senator John McCain, who's depicted as a fair and decent man caught up in a political tsunami he did little to generate. As the '08 election looms, McCain's team, led by campaign manager Steve Schmidt (Woody Harrelson), sees Palin as a charismatic figure who can match Barack Obama's star power, as well as a devout, pro-life candidate who will satisfy the Republican party's conservative wing. Problem is, they're so impressed by her poise and confidence that they fail to even notice, let alone research, her considerable downside--like the almost total ignorance of issues and lack of intellectual curiosity that result in her not knowing that it's Britain's prime minister, not the queen, who runs the government, or who the United States fought in World Wars I and II, among other jaw-dropping revelations. Moore's Palin isn't a totally unsympathetic character; she's fiercely protective of her family, committed to her principles, and capable of rallying the troops at key moments (such as her acceptance speech at the GOP convention). But this "pit bull with lipstick" image is more than countered by episodes in which she acts like a churlish, borderline irrational child who's more concerned with her Alaska opinion polls than prepping for the ultimately disastrous interviews with Charles Gibson and Katie Couric, after which she blames everyone but herself. In the end, her supporters will claim that the film gives her a bad rap. But others will breathe a sigh of relief that this fascinatingly flawed politician didn't end up a heartbeat away from the presidency. --Sam Graham P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Additional Features Creating The Candidate The Phenomenon of the Book See more ## Images ![Game Change - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5107pfPQ2hL.jpg) ![Game Change - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41386WBfLjL.jpg) ![Game Change - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xNrevmU0L.jpg) ![Game Change - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51pGh3K-pyL.jpg) ![Game Change - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nJgBpTBGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Best Man Won *by T***A on Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2018* Julianne Moore was excellent as Sarah Palin.Sarah Palin captured the hearts and minds of many Americans. She became a superstar. She is depicted in this film as grievously lacking in knowledge in many areas, areas crucial to a politician running for Vice President. John McCain's father and grandfather had to pull strings to get him into Annapolis because his High School grades were so low. In 1958, McCain graduated 894 in a class of 899 at Annapolis. Not very impressive! It seems to me, like Sarah Palin, he was lacking in knowledge in a lot of areas.When McCain was in the Hanoi Hilton, he confessed to crimes he did not commit. The N.Vietnamese recorded his confession and played it daily for their people as well for other American military men held in POW camps in N.Vietnam. The Pentagon has a copy of this confession which they will never release. Why is it that McCain is the only one heralded as a hero of the Vietnam war? So many soldiers were tortured and held in POW camps and yet we never hear their names. And these same soldiers never confessed to crimes they never committed.It is certainly for the best that McCain lost the election.More important, it's for the best that Barack Obama won the election. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great movie, but so timely for Trump's America *by -***- on Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2019* For anyone who is still scratching their heads about how the US got to the point where patriotism gave way to populism, lies and truth both became relative, and a reality star with zero experience could become a President, this film based on the book, and exhaustively researched and corroborated with key players and campaign insiders will connect the dots.TBH - I found Palin's character, as played by Moore to be sympathetic and deserving of respect for standing up for herself and her values. I believe the film does a good job of showing she was exploited and used by the consultants who only wanted her on the campaign to close the gender-gap with women, and the critical decision to pick her as McCain's running-mate without a thorough vetting ultimately threw an novice politician into an arena she was never prepared for with almost no support.Ed Harris does a fine job portraying John McCain, and I am again & again reminded in this film just what a great man of character he was. For example, the manner in which he reflects on the ugly racism hurled at him in the 2000 SC primary (and the decision NOT to use Obama's associations to Rev. Wright in any negative adds) was a deliberate decision to pivot away from populist appeals that would further divide a nation - was true to his campaign motto, "County First".The truth is, we do not get to Donald Trump without understanding how we got Sarah Palin - and ay student of political science, or US History will fully appreciate the importance of this film. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As an independent, I thought this movie was fair. *by L***Y on Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2018* That acting was excellent. I voted for John because of his experience, love for this country and being a fellow veteran. I respected his reaction to the negative comments towards his opponent. He would have been a good President. I think that Sarah Palin was portrayed accurately in this movie though the events that happened. I remember them. I also appreciate that this movie portrays the left leaning news and Hollywood. Many people thought that the SNL characters comments were made by Sarah. They really treated her horribly. She should have listened to her advisers. Sarah is not a stupid woman as portrayed in the media and night talk shows but, she was clearly ignorant on foreign policy. Those things could have been rectified had she listened. My heart went out to her family during the campaign as they were also treated horribly. May John RIP and I hope Sarah's family is doing well. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/19993709-game-change](https://www.desertcart.at/products/19993709-game-change) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*