FeistyUpper If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

Humaira Grant It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Tayyab Torres Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

Marva It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

michaela-5 Aaron Sorkin's script and pitch-perfect performances by Annette Bening and Michael Douglas create a funny and ultimately poignant movie that makes a viewer happy to be an American.Douglas portrays a flawed but deeply honest president who knows how to learn from his mistakes. He conducts himself with dignity. Bening is a political lobbyist with a strong commitment to the environment. (Interesting that a film made 23years ago outlines environmental issues more clearly than they would be articulated today!) How can a relationship develop between two people given their very different positions in the political life of the country? How they work through these issues goes from humorous to dramatic and, of course, a happy ending.All the minor characters are well fleshed out. In particular, Martin Sheen as Chief of Staff wants happiness for his old friend, but is very aware of the poltiical realities involved. Michael J. Fox wants the president to be the best man he can be, wants him to live up to the highest values of the office.Watching this film, I am struck by the ability of the Office of the President to create positive change in this world. I hope we can see this reflected at the White House once again some day.

Nobody-27 I just barely made it through this sorry excuse for a movie. I only watched it in hope that it just might get better, given the cast, who wrote it and so on. But it never delivered. Acting was all over the place, and that includes the two leads. Romance was nowhere to be found, and whatever little bit of romance was there was so uninspired, forced and political that it felt more like a courtroom drama than romance. And then there is the machine-gun dialogue: the non stop, rapid fire delivery of irrelevant stuff with such fake gusto one would think they all use to sell used cars just prior to starting to work on this film.All in all, I can hardly remember the time I was more disappointed in a movie that was more promising (again, given its crew). The biggest problem of course being that there is no believable romance in this romantic drama/comedy whatever it is. I'd give some examples of how bad it is, but you will have to watch it yourself to appreciate it. It left me so uninspired and tired that I can't even write about it. I just want to forget it, like a bad car accident I saw, and move on.

grantss Andrew Shepherd (played by Michael Douglas) is the President of the United States, and a widower. He is popular and the next election is approaching - his re-election should be a given. Then he meets lobbyist Sydney Ellen Wade (Annette Bening) and the relationship blossoms. However, he may have to choose between her and the presidency...Good political comedy-drama. Maybe a tad too schmaltzy and trite, yet entertaining nonetheless. Rob Reiner directs Aaron Sorkin's script with his usual light, free-flowing, style. Solid performances from an all-star cast: Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J Fox, Richard Dreyfus. Supporting cast includes David Paymer and Wendie Malick.

jhh1912 The lead actress is especially good and we've seen her in several good films. I've also often enjoyed films with Michael Douglas. Both attracted me to the film initially. However, this particular film is slanted in its political views and is pulled out by networks prior to every election it seems. The Democrat President, his daughter, his girlfriend (who speaks French!), and his staff and friends are all charming and attractive and smiling and happy, while the Republicans are gray-haired and grave faced. A primary Republican politico, played by Richard Dreyfus, is shown with gray-hair (he was young then), and there's a white spotlight shining down on him (subtle) as he sneers and makes insulting remarks about the opposition. I think bias in either political direction doesn't belong in films, but it will probably never end. To conclude: I don't believe Moderates or Republicans will like this level of manipulation by Hollywood.