The American President / Dave
by Ivan Reitman, Rob Reiner
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Actor: Annette Bening, Kevin Kline, Martin Sheen, Michael Douglas, Michael J. FoxDirector: Ivan Reitman, Rob Reiner
Brand: Warner Brothers
Producer: Ivan Reitman
Producer: Barbara Maltby
Producer: Charles Newirth
Producer: Gordon A. Webb
Writer: Aaron Sorkin
Writer: Gary Ross
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; French (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 115 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-01-02
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Model: 83767
Studio: Warner Home Video
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- Michael Douglas and Kevin Kline are both President and accounted for in two hit comedies about the nation's Oval Office. Rob Reiner directs The American President [Side A], starring Douglas as a widower chief executive whose poll numbers plummet when he falls for an environmental lobbyist (Annette Bening). Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, Richard Dreyfuss and more top talents co-star in this nimble e
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Summary: 5 Stars
These are two fine comedies to have on a double feature DVD. Both are handsomely produced and quite charming. Frank Capra's presence can be felt strongly in both films, since they mirror his "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" in wit, romance & human drama.
"The American President" has Michael Douglas helming the White House (couldn't you just see him as President?), a widower whose romance with a lobbyist (a spunky & lovely Annette Bening) sparks controversy. From the noble opening credits of presidents past to scenes of White House functions, the film simply sparkles. Rob Reiner deftly directs this often dense excursion into the tangled web of politics, and how it affects everyone. The film is packed with tons of supporting cast turns, as well as cameo appearances from celebrities & political figures alike. And Douglas is given a show-stopping moment as he fires back at a mud-slinging opponent (Richard Drefuss) on national T.V.
"Dave" is more whimsical than "The American President" as it serves up fantasy fulfillment: What if you had the chance to be President for a while? The terrific Kevin Kline plays Dave Kovic, an ordinary guy that could have very well stepped out of a Capra film. Due to his uncanny resemblance to the Prez, Kovic is tapped to play him during a public function, then is plopped into the White House indefinitely after the real Prez is left comatose after a tryst with his secretary. What develops is how a regular man takes one look at what is going wrong within the administration, and tries his best to fix it; even re-connecting with the Prez's estranged wife, played with stern dignity & charm by Sigourney Weaver. Again, great supporting turns & cameos abound, but the film is clearly Kline's show all the way.
Sadly, there are no bonus extras on this double bill, not even some short featurettes. Nevertheless, these are two wonderful movies about life in the White House worth enjoying over & over again.
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