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The American President
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Warner Brothers
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 2
EAN: 9786305236511
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 6305236518
Item Dimensions: 20
Label: Castle Rock
Languages: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1
Manufacturer: Castle Rock
MPN: DC2550D
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Letterbox
Publisher: Castle Rock
Region Code: 1
Release Date: August 31, 1999
Running Time: 115 minutes
Studio: Castle Rock
Theatrical Release Date: November 17, 1995
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Editorial Review:
What sounds like the high-concept romantic comedy pitch from hell--widower president falls for smart lobbyist while the world watches--is actually intelligent, charming, touching, and quite funny. Granted, it's wish fulfillment all the way (when was the last time you saw a president who was truly presidential?), but in the capable hands of writer Aaron Sorkin (TV's Sports Night) and director Rob Reiner, The American President is incredibly enjoyable entertainment with quite a few ideas about both romance and the government. Michael Douglas stars as the president, who after three years in office starts thinking about the possibility of dating. When he auspiciously encounters cutthroat environmental lobbyist Sydney Ellen Wade (Annette Bening), sparks begin to crackle and the two begin a tentative but heartfelt romance. Of course, his job gets in the way--their first kiss is interrupted by a Libyan bombing--but darn it if these two kids aren't going to try and make it work! However, they hadn't counted on the president's Republican antagonist (Richard Dreyfuss), who starts carping about family values. The predictable plot--Douglas finally goes to bat for his lady and his country--is leavened by Sorkin's wonderful, snappy dialogue and a light touch from the usually subtle-as-a-sledgehammer Reiner. Both manage to create a believable White House-office atmosphere (with a crack staff including Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, Anna Deavere Smith, and Samantha Mathis) as well as a plausible and funny dating scenario. The true success of the movie, though, rides squarely on Douglas and Bening; this is unequivocally Douglas's best comedic performance (ergo his best performance, period) and Bening, usually such a good bad girl, takes a standard career-woman role and fleshes it out magnificently. You can see in an instant why Douglas would fall for her. One of the best unsung romantic comedies of the '90s. --Mark Englehart
The world's most powerful man has met his match! Michael Douglas is the widower President wooing environmental lobbyist Annette Bening in this romantic hit by Rob Reiner.Running Time: 115 min.System Requirements:Starring: Michael Douglas Anette Bening Martin Sheen Michael J. Fox Anna Deavere Smith Samantha Mathis Shawna Waldron and David Paymer. Directed By: Rob Reiner Running Time: 115 Min. Color. This film is presented in "Widescreen" format. Copyright 1999 Warner Home Video.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: PG-13 UPC: 053939255027
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Cary Grant Lives
This is a very pleasant romantic comedy, reminisent of the old Cary Grant screwball affairs, light on the sex & heavy on the budding relationship. This blending of film making elements, so prevalent during the golden age of movies, makes a 2 hr film seem far too short; whereas, today, most 2 hr films seem far too long. Douglas, the younger, & Sheen, Fox, etc. hold together like a fine tuned car for the pictures length. Also, good casting for the right love interest, not too old, or too young ... Read More
Rating: - Totally enjoyable
A wonderful look at the impact of the media on the lives of 'public' figures and how best to adapt to changing situations.
Rating: - Great romantic comedy
This item arrived quickly and in good condition. This is a bright, smart and fun romantic comedy.
Rating: - Pleased
I don't know how you could improve on perfection.
My item arrived almost a week ahead of the estimate. It was in perfect condition. Over-all my experience for this purchase was overwhelming positive. I would recommend this seller to anyone, anywhere for any item.
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Rating:  - Good Movie - Bad DVD
The movie itself is good and worth seeing. As has been mentioned by some other reviewers, the DVD quality is terrible. First, it is letter-boxed, which means if you have a wide screen TV you will have about 2/3 black screen with a little tiny movie in the middle. Second, the DVD transfer is terrible. There are all sorts of very visible artifacts throughout the entire movie, and they are very distracting. In sum, 5 stars for the movie, and 1 star for the quality of the DVD.
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