Very best movie i ever watch

Sorry, this movie sucks

Good concept, poorly executed.

One of the best movies of the year! Incredible from the beginning to the end.

The Democratic U.S. President, a handsome widower with a teenage daughter who is up for re-election, finds his poll numbers dropping after meeting and dating an attractive environmental lobbyist; the Republican candidate (a slimy worm) combats what is left of the president's reputation with mud-slinging (seems the president's new lady-friend was present at a rally some 17 years ago where an American flag was burned). Star-laden comedy juggles politics with romance and lightly comic asides, but why the president's approval rating keeps dropping never makes much sense (one woman worries about the poor First Daughter caught in the middle!). Aaron Sorkin's screenplay is pure fluff--even the dramatic points he hopes to make, such as a bungled metaphor about people following a mirage in the desert, are noodle-soft. In the leads, Michael Douglas and Annette Bening share a very nice chemistry, and they're surrounded by a wonderful assortment of acting talent, but the political arena director Rob Reiner gives us here simply isn't persuasive. **1/2 from ****

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.

I enjoyed this film. It's pleasant and often very smart. I'm not American, I'm Canadian. Maybe I don't have the right to speak out about Presidents. I just know what I like. Everyone has a different opinion, but I haven't cared for any of the presidents since I've been alive, and I'm 28 years old. Politics bore me to begin with, but this movie is so likable, I couldn't help but enjoy myself. Michael Douglas is one of my favorite actors, and he's rarely been more charming. This is a president I pine for. One that is sharp, witty, caring, genuine, and human. He's not perfect, and he's not ashamed to be human. He actually cares about what the public wants. I get awfully tired of presidents giving people what they want to hear, and not follow up on it. Andrew Shephard (Douglas) will make people pine for a president as good as he is. Douglas was excellent. Annette Bening makes for a solid love interest. Her chemistry with Douglas was great as well. I do have a minor complaint, and that's how the opposing candidate (Richard Dreyfuss) is written. He is shoddily thrown in, without much background or development that is needed. He suddenly shows up to do undermining tactics towards Douglas, and it wasn't enough for me. Maybe I'm being too fickle on this, but it fell flat for me. I will say it's nice to see clichés evaded for once, when it comes to a daughter meeting a love interest of their Father's. I get so tired of the "Screw you, I want my Mom" attitude that they do in movies with daughters, so it was refreshing to see a scenario where the daughter accepts the love interest. I give all the credit to Shawn Waldron for being such a likable daughter to Douglas. Martin Sheen is great as Douglas's right hand man, and Michael J. Fox is solid as support. I loved Michael Douglas's monologue at the end as well. Final Thoughts: Watch this movie whenever you get depressed with the current president. It'll make you wish for a lot of things, but you'll also feel happy and entertained by it. It's a good movie. 7.5/10

President Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas) is widowed and a single father of a teenage daughter. He falls head over heels for Sydney Ellen Wade (Annette Bening), a lobbyist for an environmental group. His relationship causes major headaches for his re-election chances.The romantic comedy part works very well. Director Rob Reiner knows exactly what he's doing. They are wonderful characters that make you fall in love with. For writer Aaron Sorkin, this is more or less a dry run for his iconic West Wing TV show. It's probably no accident that Martin Sheen is a major actor in this movie. It's a skillfully put together movie.But the issues being talked about, gun control and global warming, is just so dated. It is left wing talking points that clanks whenever they're mentioned. Even at the time, these issues were pushing the envelope. Also the politics just seems so naive compare to today. Where we ever so innocent? This was to respond to the election of Bill Clinton and the scrutiny that he got. Monica Lewinsky has even happened yet. This is a case of reality overwhelming make-believe.