Rob Reiner and Aaron Sorkin's last collaboration, "A Few Good Men" was a tremendous success with me. I thought that the simple conflict was exploited in a very enthralling and entertaining fashion. Based on this work, I was very excited to see "The American President", especially since it starred one of my favourite actors, Michael Douglas. I was just as impressed with this film.
The story had that intelligent humour and interesting story that worked so well for "A Few Good Men". Douglas and Bening had a great chemistry which blended well with their strong performances. I found myself laughing and crying at the same time. I empathised with the tragedy in President Sheppard's situation and I was moved by his handling of it. There are fine performances by the supporting class, especially by Michael J. Fox in a role he was born to play (it's Alex Keaton meets Marty McFly).
This movie is thoroughly entertaining and moving. It will play with all your emotions, from the opening scene with its fantastic musical score to the film's final shot.
The story had that intelligent humour and interesting story that worked so well for "A Few Good Men". Douglas and Bening had a great chemistry which blended well with their strong performances. I found myself laughing and crying at the same time. I empathised with the tragedy in President Sheppard's situation and I was moved by his handling of it. There are fine performances by the supporting class, especially by Michael J. Fox in a role he was born to play (it's Alex Keaton meets Marty McFly).
This movie is thoroughly entertaining and moving. It will play with all your emotions, from the opening scene with its fantastic musical score to the film's final shot.