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Release Date:
1 August 2008 (USA)
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Tagline:
One ordinary guy is giving the candidates a reason to run.
Plot:
In a remarkable turn-of-events, the result of the presidential election comes down to one man's vote. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 nomination
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(91 articles)
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DVD Weekly Roundup – Mon 28th September 09
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(From Collider.com. 15 November 2009, 9:14 AM, PST)
DVD Weekly Roundup – Mon 28th September 09
(From FilmShaft.com. 27 September 2009, 5:52 AM, PDT)
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hilarious
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Kevin Costner | ... | Bud Johnson |
 | Madeline Carroll | ... | Molly Johnson |
 | Paula Patton | ... | Kate Madison |
 | Kelsey Grammer | ... | President Andrew Boone |
 | Dennis Hopper | ... | Donald Greenleaf |
 | Nathan Lane | ... | Art Crumb |
 | Stanley Tucci | ... | Martin Fox |
 | George Lopez | ... | John Sweeney |
 | Judge Reinhold | ... | Walter |
 | Charles Esten | ... | Lewis |
| Richard Petty | ... | Himself |
 | Willie Nelson | ... | Himself |
 | Mare Winningham | ... | Larissa Johnson |
 | Mark Moses | ... | Attorney General Wyatt |
 | Nana Visitor | ... | Galena Greenleaf |
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Rated PG-13 for language.
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120 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
UK:12A |
Canada:G (Québec) |
Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) |
Ireland:12A |
USA:PG-13 (certificate #44167) |
South Korea:12 |
Australia:M |
Netherlands:12 |
Singapore:PG |
Finland:K-3 |
Argentina:13 |
Mexico:A |
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Kevin Costner's second movie with Dennis Hopper in a major supporting role. In Waterworld (1995), Dennis Hopper played Deacon, the main antagonist.
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Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When the election officials visit Bud and Molly for the second time, Bud asks if they can move the news people further back, because they did't get much sleep the night before. One of the election officials turns and signals the agent with ear piece standing behind them to go sort it out. As he walks off, he lifts his left sleeve to speak into the microphone, then quickly switches to his right sleeve once he realizes his mistake.
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Quotes:
Bud Johnson:
America needs someone who's bigger than their speeches.
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References "Real Time with Bill Maher" (2003)
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El Toro Bravo
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This was obviously meant to remind you of the 2000 election fiasco in Florida. The film basically centers around Kevin Costner's character, who is lazy, irresponsible, and a mess-but he's lovable and fun. His vote will make the difference in giving either candidate (Kelsey Grammar or Dennis Hopper) New Mexico's five electoral votes, which will push him over the limit to win. Both candidates then devise a series of ads pitched specifically at him. There were themes about responsibility, being informed, and hogging your time in the limelight during your 15 minutes of fame during this film. I think it was hilarious and was truly surprised by the ending. See it!!! *** out of ****