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 The American President The American President Quote: The American President is a 1995 romantic comedy film directed by Rob Reiner and written by Aaron Sorkin. It stars Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox and Richard Dreyfuss. In the film, President Andrew Shepherd (Douglas) is a widower who pursues a relationship with attractive lobbyist Sydney Ellen Wade (Bening)—who has just moved to Washington, D.C.—while at the same time attempting to win passage of a crime control bill.
Composer Marc Shaiman was nominated for the Original Musical or Comedy Score Oscar for The American President. The film was nominated for Golden Globes for best director, best screenplay, best actor in a comedy/musical for Michael Douglas, best actress in a comedy/musical for Annette Bening, and best comedy/musical motion picture. The American Film Institute ranked The American President #75 on its list of America's Greatest Love Stories.
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Johnny Dollar
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Great fluff. I feel really guilty about finding it as romantic and engrossing and captivating as I do.
If it's on cable, I can't turn it off.
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yoshue wrote: Great fluff. I feel really guilty about finding it as romantic and engrossing and captivating as I do.
If it's on cable, I can't turn it off. That just means that you're scum. _________________In order of preference: Christian, Argos MadGez wrote: Briefs. Am used to them and boxers can get me in trouble it seems. Too much room and maybe the silkiness have created more than one awkward situation. My Box-Office Blog: http://boxofficetracker.blogspot.com/
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Johnny Dollar
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It's just such a powerfully idealistic view of our leaders; sure, West Wing later topped it dramatically, thematically and in ambition, but its square charms get me every time. Something about the tone of the picture makes it feel like it comes from a different time (i.e. the 1940s or so).
Speaking of square, I can also never turn off another rom com, easily the best Frank Capra movie Frank Capra never made. That movie? It Could Happen To You. I wish it was on now. Yes, contrary to popular belief, I am not made of stone.
It's all such good natured bullshit.
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trixster
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It's terrific fluff; definitely a precursor to The West Wing, but with less politics and more romance. Sorkin's script seems almost like an appetizer for his main dish later. Sure, the president is unbelievably decent and intelligent, but it's a movie; I can look past the relative implausibility of the character to just enjoy the film. There's an excellent cast - many of whom would later appear on West Wing - highlighted by Michael Douglas' likable president and Michael J. Fox's hilarious speech writer. The romance is enjoyable without being cheesy, and the writing is top-notch. Sorkin's trademark rapid-fire dialogue is toned down a bit, which works very well for the film, and the story is simple but effective. Just an excellent romantic-comedy.
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Fonta
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Box wrote: yoshue wrote: Great fluff. I feel really guilty about finding it as romantic and engrossing and captivating as I do.
If it's on cable, I can't turn it off. That just means that you're scum. Harsh or stupid? and I liked it also.
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Jack Sparrow
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Re: The American President Such a lovely movie. Sorkin's writing is visible but its tamed down. It balances the politics and romance very well. The cast is pretty great and everyone does really well here to make this believable aside from Sheen's cliche'd romantic sidekick. Douglas and Annette are both great here which helps this movie.
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