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American President, The (1995) Movie Reviews

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Movie critics combined give American President, The (1995) a score of 2.9513 out of 4

based on (78) reviews

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Excellent

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(11)

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Ben Hoffman

After a series of humorous incidents where she does not believe the phone calls to her sister's home where she is staying, are really coming from the White House, they finally get together. When the President invites her to a State dinner, the right...read the complete American President, The (1995) review at Ben Hoffman

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Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)

As played by Michael Douglas (Romancing the Stone, Coma), a liberal and widowed people-president looks to be re-elected easily. That is, until he takes a fancy to an environmental lobbyist (Bening,In Dreams). dating her openly during the race, causing muc...read the complete American President, The (1995) review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)

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Washington Post (Rita Kempley)

Like Shepherd's speech, The American President touches on all manner of issues but illumines none of them. And while there are some engaging glimpses of the president's staff in action...the film's principal pleasures lie in the president's pursuit of a...read the complete American President, The (1995) review at Washington Post (Rita Kempley)