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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... 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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  • The year is 1972 and like most high-school students, Betsy Jobs (Kirsten Dunst) and Arlene Lorenzo (Michelle Williams) just want to have a good time. But when, during a class field trip to the White House, they cluelessly wander into a behind-closed-doors, top-secret shredding session, it's time toboth wag the dog, and walk it. Seeking to uncover just how much the witless duo discovered, the Commander-In-Chief, appoints them "Official White House Dog Walkers," and it isn't long before the girls go from taking out Checkers, to taking out Tricky Dick, in this fun-raising comedy of historic distortions.
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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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    Thomas Delapa
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    Full Review Source: Reeling Reviews | comment Comment
    04/09/05
    Robin Clifford
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    Blends the drama of All the President's Men with the wisdom of The Brady Bunch.

    Full Review Source: Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL) | comment Comment
    12/15/03
    Jeffrey Westhoff
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    Susan Tavernetti
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    08/02/02
    Betty Jo Tucker
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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...

    Full Review Source: Kalamazoo Gazette | comment Comment
    06/23/02
    James Sanford
    Kalamazoo Gazette

    Manages to land itself somewhere between All the President's Men and Clueless, with brilliant comic performances throughout.

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    04/18/02
    Thom Bennett
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    Full Review Source: Globe and Mail | comment 1 Comment
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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.

    Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | comment Comment
    03/05/02
    Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
    Spirituality and Practice

    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
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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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    Barbara Shulgasser
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