Since its announcement, the Donald Trump biopic has had a looming shadow of controversy around it. Given the former president’s life story, it’s easy to see why folks would be for or against it. The Apprentice premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to resounding applause. Written by Gabriel Sherman and directed by Ali Abbasi, the story follows Trump’s early career and his quest to expand his real estate under the guidance of lawyer Roy Cohn. While the film is exactly what you’d expect, it comes with stunning performances and an exciting script that enchants with its drama.
