- Actors: Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, Frank Langella, Kevin Dunn, Ving Rhames
- Directors: Ivan Reitman
- Writers: Gary Ross
- Producers: Ivan Reitman, Gordon A. Webb, Joe Medjuck, Lauren Shuler Donner, Michael C. Gross
- Format: NTSC
- Number of tapes: 1
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- Studio: Warner
- VHS Release Date: April 4 2000
- Run Time: 110 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 6302928540
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#974 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
- #2 in Video > Comedy > Comedy Directors > Ivan Reitman
- #16 in Video > Comedy > Satire
- #19 in Video > Comedy > Romantic Comedies > Contemporary
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A heart-warming story of mistaken identity and idealism, director Ivan Reitman (Ghostbusters) takes on the political establishment in this fresh, funny comedy. Kevin Kline (Sophie's Choice, A Fish Called Wanda) plays Dave Kovic, a sweet man with a big heart running an employment agency. Dave happens to be a dead ringer for the current president of the United States and he hires himself out as an impersonator for parties and mall openings. When the real president has a stroke while in bed with an aide, his ambitious chief of staff (Frank Langella) decides to hold onto the White House by appealing to Dave's sense of patriotism and having him pose as the president. Soon, however, Dave is running the country in a way contrary to what the chief of staff would like, even as he finds himself falling in love with the unsuspecting first lady (Sigourney Weaver). The movie's unbridled optimism is its best asset and it makes this a pleasant comedy worth seeing. --Robert Lane
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A heartwarming story of mistaken identity and idealism, director Ivan Reitman (Ghostbusters) takes on the political establishment in this fresh, funny comedy. Kevin Kline (Sophie's Choice, A Fish Called Wanda) plays Dave Kovic, a sweet man with a big heart running an employment agency. Dave happens to be a dead ringer for the current president of the United States, and he hires himself out as an impersonator for parties and mall openings. When the real president has a stroke while in bed with an aide, his ambitious chief of staff (Frank Langella) decides to hold onto the White House by appealing to Dave's sense of patriotism and having him pose as the president. Soon, however, Dave is running the country in a way contrary to what the chief of staff would like, even as he finds himself falling in love with the unsuspecting first lady (Sigourney Weaver). The movie's unbridled optimism is its best asset, and it makes this a pleasant comedy worth seeing. --Robert Lane
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Light romantic comedy.,
By A. Vegan (Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dave (Widescreen/Full Screen) (DVD)
President Bill Mitchell is not exactly an ideal President. He looks after those who helped get him into office than the people and he is a philanderer. One of the ways that he keeps his amorous play a secret is to hire a lookalike to impersonate him. Now the man whom they have hired is Dave Kovic (Kevin Kline), a goodhearted man who likes to help people find jobs. After making his little exit, the real President suffers a stroke and is completely incapacitated. The corrupt and manipulative Chief of Staff, Bob Alexander, plans to use Dave to elevate himself to the White House. Unfortunately, he doesn't count on Dave enjoying himself in office, using his luck to make the country a better place and falling in love with the beautiful First Lady.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A fun Political Drama/Comedy!,
By Jon P. (Charleston, SC United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dave (Widescreen/Full Screen) (DVD)
DAVE is a great movie. It's fun to watch and is family friendly. At the same time, though, it has plenty of political jargon and Oval Office scenes to keep the political drama lover happy. DAVE follows a man who could pass as a twin of the President. He is recruited as a double for the Prez. for public appearances, but quite unexpectedly, gets a big promotion! Definately see this one.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Recommended For Almost Anyone,
By Melanie Hawthorne "MelHanie" (North Bellmore, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dave (VHS Tape)
If you want a fast laugh, a feel-good movie, and a happy ending (of sorts), this is the movie that you should see. Pretty clean except for one slight sex scene.
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