Features: DVD
This DVD 2-Pack includes the Oval Office favorites, THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT and DAVE.THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT: Boy meets girl, boy dates girl, boy and girl fall in love--and the press tracks their every move, rivals fire broadsides of innuendo and a Presidency that had a popularity rate of 63% plunges to 41% in just seven weeks. When you're the President, everyone knows where you live. Michael Douglas portrays the widower Chief Executive who falls for an environmental lobbyist (Annette Bening), then freefalls in the polls in this shrewd and winning "what if?" romantic comedy directed by Rob Reiner (When Harry Met Sally...). Bustling staff members (Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, David Paymer, Anna Deavere Smith), a sneering opponent (Richard Dreyfuss), state dinners, formal protocol, informal moments, global crises -- all come into focus as Reiner and his stars explore the balance between private romance and public Presidency. The address is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, home of "a winning ticket" (Joel Siegel, Good Morning America/ABC-TV). DAVE: Just who runs this country anyway? For comedy fans, the answer is...Dave...Kevin Kline (A Fish Called Wanda, In & Out) and Sigourney Weaver (Working Girl, Ghostbusters) star in this box-office winner about an uncanny Presidential lookalike named Dave, who's recruited by the Secret Service to become a momentary stand-in for the President of the United States. However, things don't turn out exactly as planned and Dave finds himself continuing his masquerade as Chief Executive indefinitely. Ivan Reitman (Ghostbusters and 6 Days, 7 Nights) directs and supporting players Frank Langella, Ving Rhames, Ben Kingsley and Charles Grodin supply more reasons to stand up and cheer. Many real-life politicos and pundits join the fun as Dave uses ordinary-guy savvy to deal with the extraordinary responsibilities of the Oval Office.
"[American] ...a winning ticket." Joel Siegel, Good Morning America, ABC-TV
"[Dave] ...winning cast..." Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide
"Dave [is]...wonderful lighthearted entertainment... " Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"[American] Two enthusiastic thumbs up! Very smart, very funny." Siskel & Ebert
Editor's Note
Two comedic theatrical releases with a politically incorrect tone. Included are AMERICAN PRESIDENT and DAVE. See individual titles for details.
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Awards |
Oscar (1996) |  | Marc Shaiman, Nominee, [American] Best Music, Original Musical Or Comedy Score | |
Golden Globe (1996) | | | Rob Reiner, Nominee, [American] Best Director | | | Michael Douglas, Nominee, [American] Best Performance By An Actor In A Motion Picture-Comedy/Musical | |
Oscar (1994) | | | Gary Ross, Nominee, [Dave] Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly For The Screen |
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