The American President

Really good for a movie about the President's life and NOT all about being president. Thats really all I have to say but Yahoo says this should be longer. LOL... Full review

I know that is weird that I'm a guy and this is my favorite movie but I am fascinated with the American Presidency and Government, and I think this movie does a great job of showing what the job is really... Full review

than a political ad at the Democratic National convention. The first half of this movie was great. It showed what might happen if a prez was widowed. He nervously phones a woman he's just met and gets dating tips from his... Full review

Douglas is the best looking President I've seen on film. It was light hearted yet the female lead was a bit too harsh. It needed a softer female touch. Otherwise the film was fine. Douglas holds up well as President.... Full review

Very charming and wholesome movie. Very good casting of characters and the story flowed quite well. Michael Douglas' portrayal of a president was quite believable.... Full review

I have to watch this every time it comes on tv. It would not be listed in my top 20 movies of all time but i still have to watch.... Full review

I tried to like this movie, but it was so far left I found myself debating against the movie. I am, ofcourse, a Republican and I am sick and tired of hollywood sticking liberal messages in movies and television. I don't... Full review

GREAT movie. Movie and plotline flows SO WELL. Witty quotes, BRILLANT acting. GREAT cast. This and "Sleepless In Seattle" are my 2 favorite Romantic Comedies of ALL-TIME. One of my Top 10 favorite movies. Watch whenever I get the chance. HIGHLY... Full review

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;... Full review

The American President is a good movie that looks at the personal life of the President of United States and how external affects can change the nation. Michael Douglas does a great job as a president.... Full review

The humor is the typical Sorkin snappy banter, with moments both hilarious and endearing. The relationship follows the usual romantic comedy machinations, but they're all put into motion by political developments rather than the usual trivial dilemma that make or break relationships in these movies. ... Full Review

On this point, Reiner & Co. would have done well to take a page from Ivan Reitman's subtler and less partisan "Dave..... ... Full Review

A good romantic comedy with excellent performances by Michael Douglas as a widowed President and Annette Benning as his girlfriend, a lobbyist. The music score is perfect for the different scenes throughout the movie. ... Full Review

When ``The American President'' opens, President Andrew Shepherd (Douglas) is mindful of the thin margin that got him elected and determined to hold the middle ground. Maybe so, but the real force behind Reiner's immensely entertaining film is a '90s version of liberal wish fulfillment. ... Full Review

The comic dialogue in the film is excellent. Laramie Movie Scope:The American President A romantic comedy almost as funny as Hollywood politics This is primarily a romantic comedy, however, and on that level it works great. ... Full Review

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That's a bit harsh on Reiner. He had at least one more film which I enjoyed immensly - the American President. Granted, the best thing about that film was Aaron Sorkin's script. ... Full Article

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Even outlets that weren't covering the inauguration wanted a piece of the action, with Bravo scheduling a daylong marathon of "The West Wing," Lifetime a showing of "The American President" - a Michael Douglas film that NBC's Brian Williams referenced... ... Full Article