| | | This town isn't small enough for the both of them.
Features: DVD, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 1.85:1, Dolby Digital (5.1), English, Spanish Subtitled
Cast your ballot for big laughs when Gene Hackman and Ray Romano find themselves in a hilariously heated race for mayor of Mooseport, Maine. A local plumber (Romano) is plunged into the national spotlight when he takes on the former President of the United States (Hackman), who can't believe he's running against the man installing his toilets! To make matters worse, the ex-prez is trying to steal the election--and the affection of the handyman's girlfriend (Maura Tierney). Whoever wins, one thing's for sure: this town isn't small enough for the both of them!
"Gene Hackman, bristling with wit and energy, is at his amusing best in the robust comedy." Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
"Offers a charming distraction from the current campaign season by sidestepping real issues and making light of the process." Peter Debruge, Premiere
Editor's Note
The quiet, charming town of Mooseport, Maine is invaded by the former president of the country in this Capraesque comedy starring Ray Romano and Gene Hackman. Monroe "The Eagle" Cole (Gene Hackman) is a hugely popular Clinton-era former president, who retires to bucolic Mooseport, Maine after a bitter divorce from his wife (Christine Baranski). Coincidentally, Mooseport is in need of a new mayor and Cole steps in to what he thinks will be a one-man race and a much-needed publicity boost. However, local handyman and plumber Handy Harrison (Ray Romano) has entered the race as well, complicating the no-contest election. Handy is a beloved Mooseport local, well-liked but incapable of committing to his long-time girlfriend Sally Mannis (Maura Tierney). Sally has spent the last seven years waiting for Handy to propose and so, when a smitten Cole asks her out on a dinner date, she eagerly accepts in hopes of making Handy jealous. It works, turning the race into a personal and political rivalry as Handy fights not only the mayorship but also to regain Sally's heart. Supporting stars include Marcia Gay Harden and Rip Torn as members of Cole's staff, who help to launch a full-scale campaign in the town of less than a thousand people.
| Features | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound; French, Spanish Dolby Digital Surround Stereo | | Director Commentary | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Subtitles: English | | Trailers | | Soova Commercial | | 2 Easter Eggs | | Inside Look To Upcoming Fox Features | | Director's Audio Commentary | | 6 Deleted Scenes With Optional Director's Commentary | | Outtake Reel | | Subtitles: English, Spanish | | Widescreen Presentation | | Audio: English Dolby Digital (5.1); Spanish, French Dolby Surround |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Foxvideo |
| Release Date: 2/20/2007 |
| Running Time: 115 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2004 | | Catalog ID: 2222111 | | UPC: 00024543121114 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed, Spanish Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1 |
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| | Professional Reviews | Los Angeles Times
"Gene Hackman, bristling with wit and energy, is at his amusing best in the robust comedy WELCOME TO MOOSEPORT." 02/20/2004 p.C8James Berardinelli's ReelViews 3 of 10
Welcome to Mooseport's director is Donald Petrie, and a quick glance at his resume (which inc
Rolling Stone 3 of 10
What would happen if a popular former president (Gene Hackman) moved back to his summer residence in - Peter Travers
Chicago Sun-Times 7 of 10
Whether the movie works or not depends on the charm of the actors. Hackman could charm the chrome of - Roger Ebert
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