American President

Pros: acting, great cast, gives hope to our country, great story-line
Cons: Richard Dreyfuss's character

The American President came out back in 1995. It was such a well-liked film by the critics, that it was nominated for 5 Golden Globe awards that year. This included Best Director for Rob Reiner, Best Actor for Michael Douglas, Best Actress for Annette...

Pros: Smart script, great sets, fine acting especially by the supporting cast.
Cons: It's so upbeat as to be a bit detatched from reality.

What with the Olympics being on, I won't be getting my West Wing fix tonight. So I did the next best thing, I tossed this one into my DVD player and settled in for a couple of hours to see Washington DC through slightly rosy glasses.

Widower...

Pros: Great cast, great writing, great directing, great music...
Cons: ... a few insignificant niggles...

The American President is a terrific film on many levels, combing comedy, drama, satire and romance in an almost perfect blend. Michael Douglas stars as Andrew Shepherd, the incumbent President of the United States. He finds himself under ...

Pros: Outstanding cast, great writing, engaging characters and situations
Cons: ...But only if you're a Democrat...

Okay, I've never even WATCHED "The West Wing." I work late on Wednesday nights. Seems like a good show, and this movie was written by Aaron Sorkin, creator of "The West Wing."

Whether it's "Air Force One" and Harrison Ford, "The Contender"...

Pros: Douglas, Bening, Sheen, Fox and rest of cast; Reiner's confident direction; witty dialogue;good score
Cons: Broadly drawn political caricatures; some language in heated moments

What happens when the widower President of the United States falls in love with an environmental lobbyist? That's the imaginative story told in the Rob Reiner directed film The American President (1995). The premise may not sound ...

Pros: Acting, script, sets, just about everything.
Cons: Liberalism... is that bad?

Have you ever noticed that movie presidents are so much more noble and caring than in real life? Even the detractors of such films as Independence Day, have to admit when President Whitmore (Bill ...

Pros: Sweet and funny without resorting to melodrama.
Cons: Too political for a romantic comedy.

They say royalty doesn't exist in the United States, but "The American President" proves it does. This is a really enjoyable film that wonders what would happen if the president was single. And the answer is a funny, romantic, and sentimental story that ...

Pros: Sweet, earnest story. Great writing by Aaron Sorkin
Cons: Extreme liberalism may bother people who don't agree

Okay, here's how much I don't know about politics. I finally got around to asking my brother why everyone was calling the President Doob-ee-ya. Well, after correcting my pronunciation, he waited patiently for me to get it. Finally. my poor, befuddled...

Pros: Intelligent dialogue, interesting characters, romantic, quality acting
Cons: Standard plot, Light on DVD extras

Aaron Sorkin, the literary brains behind the brilliant "Sports Night" (reviewed at: ht tp://www.epinions.com/content_ 88946806404 ) and the television blockbuster "The West Wing," (reviewed at: ...

Pros: Love Story, laughs, good movie all around
Cons: None for me

At one time Americans looked up to the president but in the last 30 or so years the credibility of the president has seriously diminished. Still, Americans yearn to be able to look up to the living symbol of their country. That is why I think this...

Pros: Delightful in every sense of the word
Cons: absolutely none except to see it end

When I rented out this movie, I had no idea how much I was going to enjoy it. It was warm, sensitive, whimsical, sweet and very down-to-earth.

Michael Douglas was the ideal man to play the part of President Shepard. He was warm-hearted,...

Pros: A funny drama with good acting from everyone involved. Populist without being overly political.
Cons: None in my mind.

Rob Reiner's The American President opens up with Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas), the President of the United States, walking through the White House with his assistants at hand to go over his agenda, as well as provide names for the workers he ...

Pros: Winning performances. Well written political ideas.
Cons: Occasional movie romance cliches.

My dear friend, Miss Betty Buckley, sent me her Grizabella costume for use in my new 'Meow Mix' commercial which is shortly to film. I was appalled. Moth eaten fur and tatters! It will never do, I immediately had it Hollanderized and sent off to Bob...

Pros: Romance, Comedy, Idealism
Cons: Veiled liberal agenda

OK, I admit it. I'm a softie at heart. Sure I act like a typical Wall Street type, fascinated by politics and big business. But underneath lies the heart of a hopeless romantic. So it's no surprise that my favorite movie is Rob Reiner's "The...

Pros: Funny, poignant, great acting
Cons: A bit left-sided

This movie is one of the best political movies I have seen. Even though it does tend to show the Democrats as do-gooders and the Republicans as being a bit evil, it is the storyline that shines.

Michael Douglas plays the widowed President...