Dave (1993)
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Reviews Counted:36
Fresh:35
Rotten:1
Average Rating:7.4/10
Runtime: 1 hr 50 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: Judging by their looks, conservative United States President Bill Mitchell and liberal minded temp-agency owner Dave Kovic could be identical twins separated at birth. When two Secret Service... [More]
Starring: Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, Frank Langella, Kevin Dunn
Director: Ivan Reitman
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Reviews for Dave
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 3/5 |
Although its politics may be shaky, this comedy still works thank to the charm of Kline and an excellent supporting cast. Full Review |
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The result is the funniest, savviest political comedy to come our way in some time. Full Review |
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An overall mood of sweetness may help one to forgive the archaic and childish aspects of the would-be analysis, which splits everyone between angels and devils. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Borrowing its premise from Capra, Reitman could have been titled his comedy, "Mr. Dave Goes to Washington," with Kevin Kline playing a Cooper-Stewart role, an ordinary man who becomes extraordinary due to a combo of circumstances and personality. Full Review |
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A buoyant comedy in the Capra tradition. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Solid "imposter" film with Kline tailor-made as a presidential look-alike getting the chance to play the White House.
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4/5 |
A naive political nightmare masquerading as a likable feel-good flick. But it's okay, I can deal.
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4/5 |
Darned near the Second Coming of Capra in Reitman's account of common decency under siege by political treacheries.
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4/5 |
Thoroughly winning political comedy
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 2/5 |
Arrant nonsense mixed with goo.
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This film is a delightful social fable which celebrates the Good Samaritan idealism of an ordinary citizen who actually makes a difference in Washington Full Review |
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3/5 |
In spite of this sogginess, and despite a self-congratulatory, do-gooder streak that the film discovers within Dave, this comedy remains bright and buoyant much of the way through. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Very entertaining! Stupid entertainment, sure, but it's a lot of fun!
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Reitman has just the right touch in this film about a presidential impersonator who enjoys an extended stay in the White House and develops an appreciation for politics. Full Review |
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