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Playing the president's kin in the modern fairy tale First Daughter is the most grown-up role yet for Dawson's Creek cutie Katie Holmes. Samantha McKenzie (Holmes) has lived all her life on the edge of the political spotlight, but she hopes that she'll get away from it all when she leaves the White House for college. No such luck. Even though she's able to make friends with her roommate (singer Amerie) and meet a nice guy (Marc Blucas), security is tight in an election year, and the Secret Service follows her wherever she goes. First Daughter isn't particularly original (it was the working title for Mandy Moore's Chasing Liberty, which opened in theaters earlier the same year, 2004), but it's a chuckle-inducing girlie movie that's worth watching for Holmes. Also, Michael Keaton is especially likable as a president and dad. That's a big change for Holmes, who as Dawson's Creek's Joey Potter was a poster child for daughters with dysfunctional fathers. --David Horiuchi
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The DVD has a playful and occasionally informative commentary track by Holmes, Blucas, and Amerie (they talk about which scenes were tough to shoot, including the "nightmare" frat party). There are also two extended scenes of Samantha's wild romp, and two featurettes--one about the dancing and one a remembrance of composer Michael Kamen. --David Horiuchi
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4.0 out of 5 stars
good movie but...,
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This review is from: First Daughter (DVD)
ok, this movie is good but I think the writer sold is ideas two times because this movies is a lot like "chasing liberty" with mandy moore... by the way I'm a girl, this is my dad account so... bye <3
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic movie!,
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This review is from: First Daughter (DVD)
Amazing movie, highly recommended. I didn't see it originally because I thought it would be just like all the other "kids of the President" movies.. I was getting bored of them. This one is 10x better. I really enjoyed it, the entire thing was well written, and well thought out.
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3.8 out of 5 stars (71 customer reviews) 14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Keaton and Holmes were wonderful, plus great soundtrack,
By S Amazon "S Amazon" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: First Daughter (DVD)
I thought "First Daughter" was beautifully acted; the wonderful soundtrack also did much to enhance the movie. I totally fell in love with Katie Holmes and Michael Keaton's characters; both acted their roles so convincingly. Holmes is adorable and sweet as the First Daughter; Keaton is a mix of the cool and adoring (and funny!) father who's also fiercely protective of his only child. Their scenes together are very charming - I loved when they shared midnight chocolate cake and when they danced at the Inaugural Ball in one of the last scenes. Keaton's President character makes you wish that he actually was the President. The soundtrack is fantastic too and leaves me wondering why it was never released as an audio CD. I especially loved the songs they played when Sam and her parents were being driven to her school and when Sam, Mia, and the group were frolicking on the water slide. Also, if you are a fan of Sinatra's "The Way You Look Tonight", there are two dancing scenes set to two different arrangements of the song - magical! I didn't want this movie to end and kept re-playing my favorite scenes, with the volume turned all the way up of course!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!,
By Bob - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: First Daughter (DVD)
This movie is great! I love Katie Holmes' character. It is about a girl (Katie) who's dad is the president, and she has to adapt to being the "president's daughter" (First Daughter). She is going off to college, and wants to fit in. She does some crazy stunts, and her dad drops in the polls. She then has to decide between her crazy new lifestyle, or her father. A GREAT MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very worth watching,
By Classic Movie watcher - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: First Daughter (DVD)
The plot itself - about the First daughter who went to College in Carlifornia, far away from the White House, in order to be normal and meet friends may be cliché. Yet the movie on the whole can still hand out nice surprises every now and then. Katie Holmes has a unique face and looks intelligent enough to want to be independent as well as not to disappoint the First family. More importantly, Marc Blucas (her love interest) is not like the stereotyped Prince Charming for a teenager. At least he also looks sophisticated and mature and gives a strong case why the first daughter would fall for him. The two make an attractive couple and are on the same wavelength when they share the views on science etc. The twist in the movie, at least I didn't see it coming, is good. Considering how many such plots have appeared on screen, I must say this one at least is not as predictable and does give me some credibility as a story about real people. The President and First Lady are not given a significant part here. The young couple already is a good reason to watch the movie. The love songs that accompanied the ball room dances are pleasant and well-chosen. The First Daughter stands out in his genre with its creativity and credible performance by the leading couple. I also hope that Marc Blucas has great roles in future movies for his refreshing looks and performance. |
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