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Description for The American President DVD (information found on the internet) --Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas) is a handsome, youthful widower and a dedicated Democrat raising a teenage daughter. He also just happens to be the president of the United States of America, and a very popular one at that. Unfortunately, he’s also quite lonely, and the life of a president leaves little time for dating. But when he meets luminous lobbyist Sydney Ellen Wade (Annette Bening), he's instantly smitten and impulsively (and somewhat awkwardly) asks her out to a state dinner. Shocked and highly uncertain of what she's getting into, Sydney accepts his invitation, and the courting process begins--to the unrelenting delight of the media. The chief executive's protective staff, however, isn't so sure the romance is a good thing, particularly when political paparazzi capture Sydney spending the night in the presidential bedroom. While intriguing to the press, the affair spells trouble in the form of Republican presidential hopeful Bob Rumson (Richard Dreyfuss), who uses the romance to attack Shepherd's supposed lack of family values and moral instincts. Rumson's ploy works--Shepherd's popularity plummets, weakening his reelection bid, his hand on Capitol Hill, and ultimately threatening his relationship with Sydney. If Shepherd salvages his political career, will it be at the expense of Sydney's love? Title Note for The American President DVD --Theatrical release: November 17, 1995. Filmed in Washington, D.C. and California. Director Rob Reiner and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin also collaborated on A FEW GOOD MEN. Actors: Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, Richard Dreyfuss, Samantha Mathis, David Paymer, Anna Deavere Smith My review of the movie: I really did enjoy this movie. I have probably seen it about 4 times now and I never get tired of watching it. It’s a great romantic comedy and it’s full of fun. I don’t think there is a dull moment in the entire movie. It’s a great Movie to watch!Vollständige Rezension lesen
Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas) is the American president. He is a widower with a young teen daughter. Aside from being embroiled in a reelection campaign, he is also very lonely. His wife died around the time of his election, and since then, there has been noone else in his life. This all changes when he meets lobbyist Ellen Wade (Annette Bening), a young and attractive Washington D.C. newcomer. He is instantly smitten with her and on an impulse, asks her to attend a State dinner with him. This instantly causes a furor in the press, sending shock-waves through the political arena. Over the next few months, his political opponents make a major issue over his relationship, and the fact that she is a lobbyist trying to influence legislation on several touchy subjects, causing the president appearance problems in public perception. This is a touching film not just about the president, but about human beings first, and politicians second. Throughout the relationship, he has to see both sides of the situation, and with honesty and emotions, shows the people of America that even the president needs to have a personal life.Vollständige Rezension lesen
I have a high stress job as an attorney and I am reading regulations, writing briefs and staying on top of the world generally. I subscribe to several magazines and I combine the must reads with the mindless but interesting reads--from Time to People. That principle applies to movies also as there are times when I just need to have a good movie around that I know by heart but love to watch anyway along the genre of Sleepless in Seattle, You've got mail etc. I purchased American President as there are times I need to escape plus I am political so I find parts of it interesting although fictional and I do realize that fact. I have serious movies and like to watch them also, as I belong to Netflix, but sometimes I just need to turn off my mind and watch an enjoyable movie with a happy ending and escape the real world. I belong to Netflix and try to keep a variety of movies on hand for when I have the time to watch. I like to be entertained and not have to follow a complicated plot. I am known for just turning off my brain and tuning out the world, get comfortable and especially on a rainy Sunday I will watch American President, or a similar movie for pure enjoyment. Annette Bening and Michael Douglas are good in their roles. Overall I recommend it but then I am not a movie snob, I watch whatever I please even if it is of a typical type and predictable. Sometimes predictable is good. Enjoy DebbyVollständige Rezension lesen
A classic love story, set at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. When the President falls hard for a lobbyist, during a reelection year. He finds the simplist things like buying flowers for his girlfriend, are no easy task. This while dealing with sinking job approval numbers, an airline strike at home , and the bombing of a military base in the middle east. A group of well seasoned actors, make this film one to own. Steve P.
This is one of those movies that you watch over and over again, and still well up at the same tender spots. Not only is there a "pre Zet-Jones" Michael Douglas at his most human peak, but Annette Benning is the women we would all love not only to marry, but to have as a sister also. When she asks, "Who is this woman, and why is the President dancing with her...?" I find myself answering along with Michael Douglas. And when he is baiting the Richard Dryfess character, I feel like cheering out loud. This is a rare movie that has the feel of the West Wing (Martin Sheen plays the Chief of Staff in this one), but is very funny, touching, and uplifting.
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