Don't listen to the negative reviews

Bad Acting and worse Bad Screenplay

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

Recorded mostly in hotel rooms where the Romney team (chiefly family) gathers for informal strategy sessions, "Mitt" spans two elections: 2008 and 2012. The 2008 segment touches on the whole campaign; the 2012 narrows the focus mostly to the pre-election Presidential debates and election night results. We learn that the Romney team consumes a lot of junk (chips, Skittles, Coca-Cola, etc.), dresses neatly (Mitt and his well-groomed sons for the most part are always wearing pressed trousers and button-down shirts), have attractive physiques, beautiful smiles and perfect hair, do not swear, are addicted to their hand-held devices. We learn that Mrs. Romney loves horses (she is seen petting them and even tugging a horse's tongue). Mitt comes across as a direct descendant of TV characters like Ward Cleaver and Ozzie Nelson except that he is supposed to be real.

Even though I am an European it is hard not to get sucked up into US politics whether it be via the international news or the entertainment shows that make their way across the pond; as such I followed the US Presidential elections and even take a bit of the interest in the stages where the two parties decide their nominees from the field. Although my politics would see be veer away from the Republican party (more and more as it drives harder towards its base), I did quite like aspects of Mitt Romney and I was interested in this film to see what more I would learn.The first thing to say is that the film does a great job of getting access and, although it is clear that the family are still guarded around the Whiteley's camera, they are certainly not as guarded as they are in front of the media. This means we get to see a side of Romney that he really struggled to get across to the voters – a decent man with a close family, someone who doesn't really like the BS that comes with the politics and someone who is reasonably practical in how he does about his political life. The film shows us that well and I liked how natural everyone felt around the camera – only at one point did I feel like the camera had been flagged as being a factor for people to be aware of. This means we get to see the Romney's relaxing and chatting, including Mitt feeling good, feeling bad or just living a normal life – picking up trash off the hotel balcony before it blows away. So on this level the film is interesting because it gives a feeling of intimacy with a Presidential candidate that one never gets on the campaign trail.The problem is, it never goes beyond this as a film or a documentary. Although we have access deep into the camp it is amazing how little we see beyond Mitt the man. We really don't appreciate the process in any extra detail; okay we see a bit of bickering about debate rules and some aggressive comments made but we are never party to any compromises made by Mitt to pander to the base, we never heard a mention of any of the mud slung by either candidate and so on. In short, we learn almost nothing about the mechanics of the actual race. I understand that the film will say that the focus was always the "Mitt" of the title and not these other things, but it is really hard to get away from the fact that there is a much bigger and more interesting subject that frankly isn't even being looked towards never mind examined or explored.Mitt is a decent watch due to the access it gets and the chance to see a more human Mitt Romney, however beyond that there is really nothing here apart from a slightly different look at the same parade you'll have already seen. A real shame that such an opportunity doesn't produce a much more interesting film.

I watched this movie because I love politics. I'm especially a fan of the documentary 'War Room' about Clinton's 1992 campaign. It gave a behind the scenes look at the running of a presidential campaign- warts and all. Getting that much access was a first and 'War Room' is still considered one of the best political documentaries out there. Interestingly, Bill Clinton was not the star of the film. It was really about the advisers and political operation that are the staple of every modern presidential campaign. The film 'Mitt' is the total opposite of 'War Room'. This is not so much a political documentary as it is a video diary of his family meetings while running for President in 2008 and 2012. It offers a glimpse into moments of the Romney family's life, which can at times be interesting and almost endearing as it tries to humanize the man behind the pressed suit and tie, but it offers little insight into the campaign itself. So if you are a political junkie hoping to see what it's like to be a part of one of the biggest high-wire acts in all of politics, you might be disappointed. However, 'Mitt' is interesting for the fact that it clearly shows Romney how he would like to be remembered. He wants to be viewed as a kind, smart, successful family man. And maybe that's what he's really like, but because the film shows him in such a positive light, it's not hard to imagine that Romney and his family had final edit or that the filmmaker became a friend over the course of filming. Whether or not that's a bad thing is up to you. If you voted for Romney in 2012, you might come away seeing a good family man who should have shown more of his personality on the campaign- he might have won if he had. If you voted for Obama, you just might see a different side of the man and leave the experience with some sympathy for him. Nonetheless, this film is also a vehicle to settle some scores and present Romney's version of history for historians, much like a memoir would. Mitt Romney seems to be a man from a different era. A wealthy, educated, polite and well-dressed businessman who says "heck" and "gosh" around his family. He'd fit right into a black and white movie from the 40's or a 50's sitcom. What also comes across is a man who is analytical, fastidiousness and risk averse. The way he speaks, the decisions he made in the campaign and even the way he walks all suggest a man who is trying very hard to do things correctly and efficiently. This inability to let himself loose and take big risks is what many political reporters and observers believe hurt his campaign. This film is perhaps guilty of the same problem- it is too safe and controlled and it offers few real insights into the man or his campaign, instead preferring to show highlights of him when he's with his family. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, it just isn't particularly revealing or interesting as a political documentary. In the end, this is likely a film that Mitt Romney would be happy to have share a name with him. 6.5/10

Mitt Romney and his family are followed through their US Presidential campaigns.In this documentary, some of the footage is pretty rough, which sort of takes away from the viewing enjoyment, but this is just something you have to accept to really go behind the scenes without proper preparation.I find it interesting to see how many people do not recognize him or have never heard of him, while he maintains a good sense of humor. Romney, not unlike Al Gore or John Kerry, gives off a wooden personality, so it is nice to see him a little bit looser here.Romney's sons did not seem particularly in favor of the publicity and stress of the presidency, and do not seem to be politicians themselves so much as loyal sons, despite their father and grandfather. This was evident during the campaign, but even more here. These are good people, who want what is best for their families.A bit was touched on the 47%, and Bain Capital, though if you blink you will miss Paul Ryan. Some of these criticisms could have been addressed more, but perhaps that was not the point.