The American President
Directed by:
Rob ReinerScreenplay:
Aaron SorkinCinematography:
John SealeComposer:
Marc ShaimanCast:
Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, Anna Deavere Smith, Samantha Mathis, Shawna Waldron, David Paymer, Anne Haney (more)Plots(1)
Widowed US President Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas) is unwilling to jeopardise his high standing in the opinion polls by taking political risks. However, when he begins dating environmental lobbyist Sydney Wade (Annette Bening), his opponents use his personal life as a point of attack. Can the relationship survive, or will political expediency prevail? Rob Reiner directs this White House-set romantic comedy. (Mediumrare Entertainment)
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One of the few romantic movies I've ever finished. And surprisingly (for me) I liked it. Michael Douglas is good, so is Annette Bening, and the rest of the cast is worth it too. A cool script that uses a few clichés of the genre, but still offers more than a classic romance. Which is good.
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The American President is to some extent the culmination of the so-called Sex Trilogy: Fatal Attraction, Basic Instinct, and Disclosure starring Michael Douglas. Annette Bening is brilliant as his partner.
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