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American Dreamz (2006)

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All Time

of 190,179

5,086

2000's

of 34,048

1,618

2006

of 5,492

155
Comedy
- Comedy All Time
  
  of 36,566
  
  1,285
  
  Comedy of 2006
  
  of 817
  
  39
  
  Comedy of the 2000's
  
  of 7,321
  
  382
Music
- Music All Time
  
  of 1,711
  
  136
  
  Music of 2006
  
  of 37
  
  4
  
  Music of the 2000's
  
  of 311
  
  54
Musical
- Musical All Time
  
  of 3,076
  
  226
  
  Musical of 2006
  
  of 50
  
  6
  
  Musical of the 2000's
  
  of 344
  
  43

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American Dreamz (2006) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars

Overall Rating:2.5979

Avg Critic Score:2.5348

American Dreamz (2006) Movie Reviews

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Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

"American Dreamz" is a comedy, not a satire. We have that on the authority of its writer-director, Paul Weitz, who told Variety: "Satire is what closes on Saturday night. ...read the complete American Dreamz movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

Is it possible to satirize something that, in and of itself, often crosses the line into self-parody? That's a question that American Dreamz attempts to address. The objects of Paul Weitz's lampoon are two ripe ones: American Bush and American Idol. ...read the complete American Dreamz movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

Movies like this succeed or fail based on how frequently and loudly the jokes make viewers laugh. And, although American Dreamz has its moments, the humor is neither consistent nor inspired. ...read the complete American Dreamz movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice

American Dreamz is a rather simple film that attempts to satire our love for stardom. ...read the complete American Dreamz movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice

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Cinema Signals by The Filmiliar Cineaste

Just because a guy is the host of a highly successful TV show on the order of "American Idol" doesn't mean he's normal, ordinary, or predictable. He could be the opposite of all those. And, to channel our thinking...read the complete American Dreamz (2006) review at Cinema Signals by The Filmiliar Cineaste

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Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)

Even though it features an international plot -- sort of -- American Dreamz is rooted firmly in the brand of ideology reflected in its title. In this movie's world, sincere people exist with sincere dreams, and they deserve to be...read the complete American Dreamz (2006) review at Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)

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GCM Planet (Rory L. Aronsky)

Weitz misses out on a lot. A satire is only as good as the biting humor that's built for it and he only shows strength in certain points he makes underneath everything....read the complete American Dreamz (2006) review at GCM Planet (Rory L. Aronsky)

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Premiere Magazine (Allison Williams)

A supporting cast—including Marcia Gay Harden, and Jennifer Coolidge—are tragically underused and what little material they're given has been dumbed-down....read the complete American Dreamz (2006) review at Premiere Magazine (Allison Williams)

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