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reviews.imdb.com - : It is not likely that many people imagine an American President's life is easy. Director Rob Reiner has made a most delightful film about what goes on behind the scenes in running the country, and still made it a most entertaining movie. The film not only has humor but it packs a powerful punch at our Right Wing (with the dastardly Senator Rumson played by Richard Dreyfuss.) It also takes on the NRA and those who would destroy our environment, comes out convincingly in favor of the ACLU and why free speech is so important. Even media harassment is covered. Terrific. more...
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www.paloaltoonline.com - : Smart and committed environmental lobbyist Sydney Wade (Annette Bening) gushes about the Capra-esque qualities of the White House before her first meeting with the president's chief of staff. Clever of her to do that, so we won't have to whisper, This is a Frank Capra movie every five minutes as this Washington fairy tale unfolds. Director Rob Reiner and writer Aaron Sorkin have concocted a liberal dream of a movie replete with Cinderella balls, dastardly villains and the intrinsic goodness of the American people. more...
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rogerebert.suntimes.com - : It is hard to make a good love story, harder to make a good comedy and harder still to make an intelligent film about politics. Rob Reiner's ''The American President'' cheerfully does all three, and is a great entertainment - one of those films, like ''Forrest Gump'' or ''Apollo 13,'' that however briefly unites the audience in a reprise of the American dream. more...
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