SPOILERS There's always conspiracy enthusiasts in the world who believe in suspect circumstances involving World leaders. Whether it's the assassination of JFK or the American Government's connections with alien visitors, these people will question anything and everything. In 1993's light-hearted comedy, "Dave", these individuals have just cause for speculation when an on form Kevin Kline goes from nobody to President of the United States and sets about changing the world.
Dave Kovic (Kline) runs a temping office whilst earning a bit of money on the side pretending to be the President of America. One day picked up by members of the CIA, Dave finds himself literally taking over for President Bill Mitchell (also Kline) when a brief presidential liaison goes wrong. Now sat in the most powerful seat in the world, Dave gets to work correcting the problems with the country and winning the heart of the First Lady Ellen (Sigourney Weaver).
Director Ivan Reitman's tenth film is another fine piece of cinematic entertainment. Bringing the style which made both "Ghostbusters" films such a big success, Reitman directs a masterful Kline in the role of Dave, the Presidential stand-in. Using his comic talents to full potential, Kline brings along for the ride as he slowly learns about the true inner workings of the White House and the people involved.
Aided by a strong support cast containing Weaver, Ving Rhames, Ben Kingsley and Charles Grodin, Kline never looses his pace and makes us smile on countless occasions.
It is definitely true that the story, written by "Big" writer Gary Ross, is not the most intricate of plots in regard to political details, but ultimately the film's true aim is to have Dave succeed and win over everyone around him. It might be play it by numbers stuff, but it's still very entertaining and well worth a watch.
"Dave" might not be the most politically detailed story, if you want that then your better with "Mr Smith Goes To Washington" from 1939, but it is still a funny, light-hearted, comedy which leaves you feeling warm and satisfied for hours afterwards.
Dave Kovic (Kline) runs a temping office whilst earning a bit of money on the side pretending to be the President of America. One day picked up by members of the CIA, Dave finds himself literally taking over for President Bill Mitchell (also Kline) when a brief presidential liaison goes wrong. Now sat in the most powerful seat in the world, Dave gets to work correcting the problems with the country and winning the heart of the First Lady Ellen (Sigourney Weaver).
Director Ivan Reitman's tenth film is another fine piece of cinematic entertainment. Bringing the style which made both "Ghostbusters" films such a big success, Reitman directs a masterful Kline in the role of Dave, the Presidential stand-in. Using his comic talents to full potential, Kline brings along for the ride as he slowly learns about the true inner workings of the White House and the people involved.
Aided by a strong support cast containing Weaver, Ving Rhames, Ben Kingsley and Charles Grodin, Kline never looses his pace and makes us smile on countless occasions.
It is definitely true that the story, written by "Big" writer Gary Ross, is not the most intricate of plots in regard to political details, but ultimately the film's true aim is to have Dave succeed and win over everyone around him. It might be play it by numbers stuff, but it's still very entertaining and well worth a watch.
"Dave" might not be the most politically detailed story, if you want that then your better with "Mr Smith Goes To Washington" from 1939, but it is still a funny, light-hearted, comedy which leaves you feeling warm and satisfied for hours afterwards.