2024 the best american president review
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The world's most powerful man has met his match! Michael Douglas is the widower President wooing environmental lobbyist Annette Bening in this romantic hit by Rob Reiner.DVD Features:
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Aspect Ratio : 2.35:1
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
MPAA rating : PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
Product Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.38 x 0.6 inches; 2.08 ounces
Item model number : MFR053939255027#VG
Director : Rob Reiner
Media Format : AC-3, Multiple Formats, Letterboxed, Dolby, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, NTSC, Color
Run time : 1 hour and 54 minutes
Release date : August 31, 1999
Actors : Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, Anna Deavere Smith
Language : English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Studio : Castle Rock
ASIN : 6305236518
Number of discs : 1
Reviewer: On-line Shopper
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Cute Romance
Review: What I liked about this movie was that it has quality actors and actresses, and a cute story line.
Reviewer: Kimberley
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Clients
Review: My elderly clients enjoyed this movie and when they are happy I'm happy
Reviewer: Teresa L.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: American President
Review: One of my favorite movies.
Reviewer: Lawrance Bernabo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: AFI's Greatest Love Stories: #75 The American President
Review: Okay, to weigh in on the key points of discussion that keep popping up with regards to this particular romantic comedy. First, I would have liked "West Wing" if I had never seen "The American President" and I would have liked "The American President" even if it was not a test balloon for "The West Wing." Second, of course a romantic comedy about the President of the United States is going to have a liberal in the White House. Conservatives are either (a) not that funny or (b) do not like to be laughed at, take your pick. Third, the part that bugs me the most is the "character" issue everybody keeps alluding to. I know part of the premise of this movie is "What is Hillary died and Bill Clinton was all alone in the White House and Chelsea was giving him dating tips?", but does that automatically mean we have to give all his sexual foibles to the fictional Andrew Shepherd? The man says he has only loved two women in his life and that it has been a long time since he has done anything sexual, so what is this character issue? Somebody explain it to me...like I was a six year old.The actual plot of "The American President" is as old as the hills: boy becomes President, boy meets girl, boys falls for girl, girl falls for boy, and the entire country has an opinion. But ultimately the story does not matter because we stop flipping through the channels when we come to this movie on television because of the snappy dialogue and the excellent acting performances. Somehow screenwriter Aaron Sorkin got from "A Few Good Men" and "Malice," to this choice piece of political drama. Michael Douglas turns in his best romantic comedy performance as President Andrew Shepherd while Annette Bening plays Sydney Ellen Wade, a paid political lobbyist who discovers she has more of the President of the United States than his ear.But ultimately "The American President" features one of those ensemble casts that makes you sit and shake your head in wonder. Actually, it is rather depressing to think that the actual occupants of the West Wing are no where as smart or as glib as this crew: Martin Sheen ("Come, friends, let us away"), Anna Deavere Smith ("I think the important thing is not to make it look like we're panicking"), Samantha Mathis ("Sir, I don't understan?"), and David Paymer ("Well, I could explain it better, but I'd need charts, and graphs, and an easel"), and in my choice for the best performance of his career, Michael J. Fox ("Can I just state very clearly I can't be part of anything illegal").Did I mention the dialogue is really good in this film? However, the film's only Oscar nomination was for Original Musical score. Go figure.Personally, I do not think the American people would turn upon a widowed President who started dating. But then I have this pesky idealistic streak that refuses to go away. This is a witty, literate romantic-comedy that harkens back to Hollywood's golden age. Ultimately the film's political leanings have little to do with our enjoyment because we know nothing ever happens with issues like gun control and fuel emissions in the real world and Bob Rumson's problem is not that he is running for President but that he is trying to break up the romance between these two kids.Most Romantic Lines: (1) "Well, first of all, the two hundred pairs of eyes aren't focused on me. They're focused on you. And the answers are Sydney Ellen Wade, and because she said yes." (2) "Perhaps I didn't properly explain the fundamentals of the slowdown plan." (3) "I've loved two women in my life. I lost one to cancer and I lost the other because I was too busy keeping my job to do my job. Well, that ends right now." Of course, these are not the best lines in the movie because those are all about politics more than romance.If you like "The American President," then check out these other films on the AFI's list: #74 "Woman of the Year" and #31 "The King and I." Why? Well, because in the former you find how hard it is to mix politics and love and in the latter you have a leader whose position does not allow him to fall in love.
Reviewer: Denise Scorsone
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great movie
Review: Great movie
Reviewer: Sandi W.
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Watched this one a lot over the years
Review: Annette Benning is brilliant!
Reviewer: Bad viewing
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Quality
Review: Excellent quality, both visual and sound.
Reviewer: Dee
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: White House
Review: U know how u have those movies u watch over n over again, we'll for me this is one of these movies. Good plot, good actors, romance. A movie with substance. Somewhat a replica of the white House.
Reviewer: Laure
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Film classique, acteurs supers dans leur rôle et film bien fait.
Reviewer: Kindle Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: One of my favorite movies arrived in excellent condition and ahead of schedule. Thank you very much
Reviewer: Larry
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Excelente servicio y la peli es de mis favoritas
Reviewer: FRANCIS
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Le respect des 2 ci dessus
Reviewer: Allan Sambell
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: One of my favorite films ..