Hate him or worship him, Donald Trump is an inescapable figure in pop culture. He’s frequently parodied and mimicked, both by comedians and social media at large. His distinctive speech patterns and grandiose, often nonsensical statements, make him easy imitate and recognize, creating a caricature-like persona who can seem cartoonish at times. This reality makes a drama film about Trump a challenging prospective. Because he’s so uncomplicated to replicate onscreen, what could a more serious movie actually have to say?

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THE APPRENTICE ★★1/2 (2.5/4 stars)
Directed by: Ali Abbasi
Written by: Gabriel Sherman
Starring: Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong, Martin Donovan, Maria Bakalova
Running time: 123 mins.

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