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Dick (1999)

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Reviews Counted: 71

Fresh: 50

Rotten:21

Average Rating: 6.3/10

Consensus: A clever script and sharp performances produce a well-crafted comedy.

Runtime: 1 hr 34 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Arlene (Michelle Williams) and Betsy (Kirsten Dunst) wander away from their tour group while visiting the White House and stumble upon one of Nixon's infamous top-secret document shredding sessions. Seeking to uncover how much the two... Arlene (Michelle Williams) and Betsy (Kirsten Dunst) wander away from their tour group while visiting the White House and stumble upon one of Nixon's infamous top-secret document shredding sessions. Seeking to uncover how much the two girls have discovered, Nixon appoints them "Official White House Dog Walkers" but it's not long before the ditzy duo go from taking out Checkers to taking on "Tricky Dick" in this fun, WAG THE DOG-meets-CLUELESS political send-up. Dan Hedaya (CLUELESS) stars as Richard Nixon. [More]

Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Michelle Williams, Dan Hedaya, Will Ferrell

Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Michelle Williams, Dan Hedaya, Will Ferrell, Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Teri Garr, Harry Shearer

Director: Andrew Fleming

Director: Andrew Fleming

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Dec 14, 1999

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DVD Features:

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  • Audio Commentary - Andrew Flemming - Director, Sheryl Longin - Screenwriter
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  • Trailers - 1. DICK
  • 2. CAN'T HARDLY WAIT
  • 3. SPICE WORLD

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Now the truth is out there: Deep Throat was actually two giggly teenage girls who stepped into Nixon's dirty tricks during their jobs as Official White House Dog Walkers.

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Jeffrey M. Anderson
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Blends the drama of All the President's Men with the wisdom of The Brady Bunch.

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Although it eventually suffers a typically 1970s energy crisis, this satire of the early Seventies has its moments, thanks to the considerable charms of Michelle Williams and Kirsten Dunst...

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06/23/02
James Sanford
Kalamazoo Gazette
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Manages to land itself somewhere between All the President's Men and Clueless, with brilliant comic performances throughout.

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Thom Bennett
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Those with a sense of humor who have wondered about the true identity of Deep Throat in the downfall of the 37th President will appreciate this low-cal satire.

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03/05/02
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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Dick leaves you hoping it finds the audience it clearly deserves.

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02/14/01
Kevin Thomas
Los Angeles Times
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The film gets off on the wrong foot and never recovers.

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02/14/01
Tom Block
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Who knew impeachment could be so funny?

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01/01/00
E! Online
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There isn't much to Dick's shtick.

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Andy Seiler
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The movie has the comic sophistication of a creaky high-school skit.

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01/01/00
Barbara Shulgasser
Chicago Tribune
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