Yes! It's perhaps less of a rom-com because of the situation that Dave is in, but Kevin Kline plays such a kind and decent man that I think you will find him very appealing.
I have to second (or fifteenth or eighty-second) the recommendation of Dave. It's such a fun little lighthearted (for the most part) take on similar territory and Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, and Charles Grodin are all wonderful!
"My name is Bob Rumson, and I'm running for president. I'm Andrew Shepherd, and I AM the president." I love this closing speech, plus Douglas and Bening have excellent chemistry.
Thanks, I always wondered about that. It was easy to imagine that the movie could have inspired the TV series. They are very similar in tone and 'feel.'
@@madpadukNot quite. Sorkin reused the line asking about the virtue of a proportional response, but the emotions behind it are totally opposite. In the movie, Pres. Shepherd is concerned about civilian casualties, like the hypothetical Libyan janitor. In the show, Syrian Air Defense bombs a U.S. transport plane carrying Pres. Bartlet’s personal physician, and he’s pissed off and wants to basically level Syria to the ground (a military aide asks him if he wants to “carpet-bomb Damascus”). Bartlet wants a “disproportional response,” until Leo talks him down.
Michael Douglas, Annette Benning, and Martin Sheen play their roles very well in this movie. However, this movie really shows the versatility of Michael J Fox, an actor robbed of so many more performances due to Parkinson's disease. Back to the Future launched him into the movie landscape while Family Ties introduced him to American audiences through television. Other films kept him in the family-friendly genre for a while, such as Teen Wolf and Doc Hollywood. This film and his trip into horror with The Frighteners showed that Michael can play the very serious roles. Homeward Bound and Atlantis the Lost Empire showcase his voice acting ability. Spin City forever stands as his best adult role on TV. He now stands as an example of never letting a physical challenge from stopping him from speaking out and moving towards finding a permanent end to every neurological disease and disorder.
The performance he gave was spectacular, and watching this reaction I just realised it took 2 actors in the West Wing to almost match it and those were both very good actors. Michael J Fox was a massive talent as an actor and is a wonderful human being.
As soon as I saw this, I thought "Oh, she is going to LOVE this movie." How can you not? It's just a great film with a stellar cast and awesome dialog.
"I am just a girl standing in front of a boy asking him to love me" That would be Notting Hill. And I would love to see your reaction to that one whether you've seen it or not. Such a great romance comedy.
@@Bdixon9158 She's *_got_* to have seen it, right? I think she's just forgotten that particular scene. And I second the motion of having her react to it, even if she's already seen it! 👍👍
Just a sweet heartwarming film. My mom likes it a lot. Being a Sorkin penned film, there’s lots of standout dialogue. Two such lines I always get a kick out of being Shepherd’s line, “You think there’s a florist in there planning an assassination on the off chance that I MIGHT be stopping by?” and at the end when A.J. asks how Shepherd plans to win Sydney back, Shepherd admits, “Well, I haven’t worked that out yet. But I’m sure that groveling will be involved.”
Love them all. So many memorable one-liners in this film. “Let’s take him out back and beat the $h1t out of him!!” 😅 and I always get pumped when he says “My name is Andrew Shepherd, and I AM the president!” 😅😊Great movie
"Mr. Smith Goes To Washington (1939.b&w), traditionally considered a classic and major romantic-comedy-drama with a political twist. The film is #29 on AFI"s top 100 list, starring James Stewart and Jean Arthur and directed by Frank Capra of "It's A Wonderful Life" fame. You'll never finish your "catching up on the best movies ever" until you've seen this one.
@@eshuorishas9987 "The Goodbye Girl" is a Dreyfuss/Marsha Mason/ Quinn Cummings romcom jewel. One of the best. Being a Neil Simon story helps. Dreyfuss won an Oscar for his role - at 30 years old.
18:34 " 'What About Bob.' That's -- That's that guy, that's -- Right?" Yes. That's Richard Dreyfus. You've also seen him (much earlier in his career) in Jaws as the marine biologist from out of town who ultimately joins the sheriff on the fishing boat.
I had to take a few seconds to remember where that line was from. I was going rush and put it in the comments but I always go through them to make sure I’m not repeating what someone else has already answered.😊
Michael Douglas has not only been in a number of great films, he also produced the Oscar winning movie "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." He is the son of Hollywood royalty, actor Kirk Douglas, who had a tremendous career. An old classic movie you might like which mixes politics and romance is "Mr Smith Goes to Washington. "
Key Michael Douglas films include "Coma" (1978), "The China Syndrome" (1979), "Romancing the Stone" (1984), "Fatal Attraction" (1987), the ORIGINAL "Wall Street" (also 1987; the Shia LeBoeuf is a sequel), and "The War of the Roses" (1990). Everything from nuclear holocaust to a bitter divorce. So basically the same stuff. Also, "Shining Through" a hilariously botched attempt at a World War II "drama". Notable for famed film critics Siskel and Ebert pretty much cracking up as they tore it a bevy of holes in their review show.
Not forgetting, Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind...we're getting into dangerous territory here..., when Actors could 'act' - & not work for Disney or Marvel....
"I'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her." That's from Notting Hill. If you haven't seen it, you definitely should! It's exactly your kind of movie... a charming, sweet, romantic comedy. Also, to second what several others have commented- if you want another great presidential rom-com, you should check out Dave with Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver. It's a classic!
Great cast in this film. Annette Benning also stars in one of my favourite Harrison Ford movies, Regarding Henry, which I think you will absolutely love.
Doing the research for this movie is what got Sorkin to write The West Wing. He had so much information about how American politics in D.C. work, and so many ideas for stories about these characters, and no way to fit it into a 2-hour film, so he pitched it as a TV series. You can absolutely see who all of these characters become: AJ (played by Martin Sheen who becomes Jed Bartlet) becomes Leo (same name as Sydney's boss); Mrs. Chapel (President's secretary) become Mrs. Landingham; Louis (Michael J Fox) is a hybrid of Josh and Sam; Leon (David Paymer) becomes CJ, and so on. Beyond Martin Sheen's promotion, Anna Deveare Smith, who plays Robin McCall here, played Nancy McNally on West Wing; Nina Siemazko (Sydney's roommate) played Bartlet's middle daughter, Ellie; Joshua Malina (whom you recognized from Scandal) played Will Bailey on West Wing, and so on. He referred to this as the dress rehearsal for West Wing.
I have always thought that you would love this movie. It is one of my favorites. The chemistry between Michael Douglas and Annette Bening is off the chart. Actually the whole cast was perfectly chosen. Thank you for watching it.
Thank you so much. I have been waiting so long for you to do this movie. "I am just a girl, standing in front of a boy..." Julia Roberts in Notting Hill, my favorite romcom.
I forgot how much I love this movie. One of my favorite lines is near the beginning, when Sydney is at the WH for the first time. Just before Shepard comes in, she's describing him as the "Chief Executive of Fantasy Land", then he comes in the room and says... "Let's take him out back and beat the shit out of him"... Oh BTW you might like "My Fellow Americans" staring Jack Lemon and James Garner.
Other Presidential movies i recommend: "Dave", "My Fellow Americans", and "My Date With the President's Daughters"(which is an oldschool Disney Channel movie 😂).
Why not? I'll bet it's a secret joy of at least a few of them too. Live your life, it they don't like it that's their problem and you're better off without them.
A young Martin Sheen co-starred in a movie with Michael Douglas's famous father, Kirk Douglas and brother Peter Douglas: "The Final Countdown" (1980). Iconic theme song by pop band Europe.
Can’t believe I missed this! I’ve been waiting years for someone to do a reaction to this movie. The comedy and drama both hit so well! Such a delight.
This movie was actually the inspiration for the West Wing series. It was originally pitched for Michael Douglas to star in it, but when he turned it down, Martin Sheen knocked it out of the park.
I also think the sitcom "Spin City" which came out a year after this movie where Michael J. Fox is a similar character except for the mayor of New York City.
The original concept of The West Wing was supposed to focus on the staff, and not so much on the President himself. If you take a look at the Pilot episode you will note that Martin Sheen only came in at the very last few minutes. It was his performance that prompted the writers to swing the camera in his direction and take notice, because he was definitely a force to be reckoned with. We should be glad that they did, one of the best TV shows of all time.
This is one of my favorite comfort movies, great writing, the acting is tremendous, Reiner did an excellent job directing, low key always in the mood to put this on, what a picture!
This was one of only a handful of movies my mum owned on DVD so I know it backwards and forwards. I've come to appreciate it myself as a kind of precursor to 'The West Wing' which is one of my favourite TV series of all time. Aaron Sorkin wrote the script for this then went on to create the series casting Martin Sheen as the President and a few of the other actors in different roles.
Great choice Cassie. This a classic movie. Annette Bening and Michael Douglas are amazing. Also, if you haven't; you should check out two other Michael Douglas movies. Basic Instinct (Sharon Stone) and Disclosure (Demi Moore) Excellent movies.
Another great reaction, Cassie, and congrats on you and your sister for attending the premiere for Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning! Had a feeling you'd like The American President. 😄 Those that's watched both this and The West Wing can tell that Aaron Sorkin created them both. BTW, Shepard's and A.J.'s argument at the pool table in this film is now reminding me so much of the arguments Bartlet and Leo often got into on West Wing. 😁 As mentioned, Michael Douglas has quite the career both in front of and behind the camera, and it might even match up to his father Kirk's at this point. He's done a wide range of movies that you might want to check out. You apparently just watched Romancing the Stone, so you can also look into films such as Fatal Attraction, Jewel of the Nile (sequel to Romancing the Stone), Wall Street, Basic Instinct, and A Perfect Murder (though you may want to watch the movie it's based on first, Dial M for Murder).
A movie that goes under the radar often is called "The Game" i saw it in theaters when it came out, If you want to see a thriller, def worth a watch. Douglas was pretty terrific in it.
Love, love love the line, "He's interested in only two things: making you afraid of it and telling you whom to blame for it. That's how you win elections." Sums up American politics perfectly.
Since you love Presidential movies with romance and humor, then Dave should be ext on your list! I believe you saw Micheal Douglas in Romancing the Stone with Kathleen Turner.
Not only was Richard Dreyfuss, the president’s opponent, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and in What About Bob but he was also the other survivor in Jaws (the young oceanographer).
29:58 I always liked this scene :) "VOTE YOUR CONSCIENCE YOU CHICKENSHIT LAME-ASS-" (slams the phone) (Long pause) "We lost Jarrett." "I hope so. 'Cause, you know, if that was an Undecided then we need to work on our people skills."
Every time I watch this movie )or a reaction to it), I'm reminded how many lines Sorkin took word-for-word and took it over to "The West Wing," along with half the cast.
Hi, Cassie. I'm glad Ben is doing better now.🙂 Also, congrats on you and Carly going to the Mission: Impossible movie premiere in the Big Apple 🗽🎉😁. My gosh, seeing you and her in those awesome dresses and meeting Tom Cruise gave me an absolute smile on my face. What an experience you two are going to relay to your loved ones for years to come. 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Michael DOuglas is the famous son of Kirk Douglas a famous actor from the 20th century . He costarred in "The Streets Of San Francisco back in the 1970s and was in Romancing the Stone with Kathlene turner, an action romance adventure that did well. He has been in so many movies since I cannot recount them all.
So many of these actors were in the West Wing! Aaron Sorkin is one of those that tends to bring back a lot of his favorite actors in each thing he makes.
If you like political drama, I'd recommend "The Contender" starring the great Joan Allen, as a Senator in line to be picked as a VP running mate for a President, played by Jeff Bridges, who gets embroiled in a potential political scandal. It also stars Sam Elliott as the president's advisor. It's a really terrific political drama beautifully written with a great cast. Joan was fantastic in this.
I know you had said in the Con Air reaction that Romancing the Stone is another favorite of your dad's that you plan to watch. That stars Michael Douglas. His big career days were the late 80s through the 90s. Then he wasn't really in anything once he married Catherine Zeta-Jones and started a family. Then he was more recently in Ant-Man as Hank Pym. I saw an interview when that came out where he said his teenage son said his career was really gonna take off from being in Marvel. His son really doesn't understand that Michael Douglas was one of the major heartthrobs of the 90s because it was like a decade before he was born. Honestly, most of my fourth-of-July traditions were in my childhood and have kind of disappeared in recent years now that my family lives all over the country. But my favorite is that we used to hike 2 miles up Barr Trail (the 13-mile trail up Pikes Peak) and sit on a rock that was kind of an overlook. We called it Independence Day Ledge, and you could see all the fireworks in Colorado Springs from there. (You can't see the fireworks closest to it in Manitou Springs because a hill is in the way.) We stopped doing it once the Barr trail parking lot started charging for parking.
I was in a cheap gas station once and saw this DVD as a double feature with DAVE, which is another cute US president movie with Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver. It was $5. This was years before streaming was a thing.
'Dave' is such an underrated classic; one that I love going back & watching every year or two. Such an adorable, heartwarming movie; wish it got more attention from reactors!
This is one of my fave movies and I really enjoyed watching you fall in love with it as you watched. I haven't finished the reaction yet but I just had to come here and say, if you don't recognize Richard Dreyfuss as "the dude from Mr. Holland's Opus", then you really need to see Mr. Hollands Opus (you will love it). Also, as everyone else is saying, you need to watch Dave. Also, glad everybody's doing better! Have a good day/night
Hi, Cassie, I haven't seen this one in a while, it was fun to see you enjoy it. Annette Bening is amazing in American Beauty. That's a great movie, if you can put aside Kevin Spacey's creepy personal life.
"Girl standing in front of a guy", the quote is. It is from Notting Hill, Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. Absolute favorite romantic comedy. You are going to love it.
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IF you loved this film, you should give "Dave" a try. Another great President movie.
I took my grandmother to see DAVE.
It's a must.
I concur!
Yes! It's perhaps less of a rom-com because of the situation that Dave is in, but Kevin Kline plays such a kind and decent man that I think you will find him very appealing.
I have to second (or fifteenth or eighty-second) the recommendation of Dave. It's such a fun little lighthearted (for the most part) take on similar territory and Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, and Charles Grodin are all wonderful!
playing "Hail to the Chief" sarcastically at your father who is literally the president is peak teen
Probably the sickest burn any teenager could ever give a parent.
"My name is Bob Rumson, and I'm running for president. I'm Andrew Shepherd, and I AM the president." I love this closing speech, plus Douglas and Bening have excellent chemistry.
Michael J Fox's performance as Lewis was the seed that led to Spin City, a humorous political sitcom that highlighted Fox's talents tremendously well.
Wasn't Wendie Malick on the Spin City cast, too? She was in this film, playing one of Sydney's co-workers/friends.
@@DeinedShe was not in Spin City.
@@richardvinsen2385 Mike Flaherty. Deputy Mayor of New York in Spin City..actually meets up with a real blowhard called Alex P. Keaton.
There's a movie called Dave from 1993 with Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver you may like as well. It's a romantic comedy/drama about the president.
This movie is what inspired Sorkin to make “The West Wing” and several of the cast members here are in that show.
He reused the Lybian janitorial staff line again, but let's face it that was a great line
Thanks, I always wondered about that. It was easy to imagine that the movie could have inspired the TV series. They are very similar in tone and 'feel.'
So accurate was the Oval Office set constructed for this film, it was reused for the west wing.
There were others that were in the other collaboration between Sorkin and Tommy Schlamme "Sports Night".
@@madpadukNot quite. Sorkin reused the line asking about the virtue of a proportional response, but the emotions behind it are totally opposite. In the movie, Pres. Shepherd is concerned about civilian casualties, like the hypothetical Libyan janitor. In the show, Syrian Air Defense bombs a U.S. transport plane carrying Pres. Bartlet’s personal physician, and he’s pissed off and wants to basically level Syria to the ground (a military aide asks him if he wants to “carpet-bomb Damascus”). Bartlet wants a “disproportional response,” until Leo talks him down.
Michael Douglas, Annette Benning, and Martin Sheen play their roles very well in this movie. However, this movie really shows the versatility of Michael J Fox, an actor robbed of so many more performances due to Parkinson's disease. Back to the Future launched him into the movie landscape while Family Ties introduced him to American audiences through television. Other films kept him in the family-friendly genre for a while, such as Teen Wolf and Doc Hollywood. This film and his trip into horror with The Frighteners showed that Michael can play the very serious roles. Homeward Bound and Atlantis the Lost Empire showcase his voice acting ability. Spin City forever stands as his best adult role on TV. He now stands as an example of never letting a physical challenge from stopping him from speaking out and moving towards finding a permanent end to every neurological disease and disorder.
Secret of my Success was another great one I love to watch every so often.
It's a shame The Frighteners didn't catch on.
Doc Hollywood is great
He was great in this. This was right before his symptoms got more extreme. Must've been a scary time.
The performance he gave was spectacular, and watching this reaction I just realised it took 2 actors in the West Wing to almost match it and those were both very good actors.
Michael J Fox was a massive talent as an actor and is a wonderful human being.
As soon as I saw this, I thought "Oh, she is going to LOVE this movie."
How can you not? It's just a great film with a stellar cast and awesome dialog.
100000%
"I am just a girl standing in front of a boy asking him to love me" That would be Notting Hill. And I would love to see your reaction to that one whether you've seen it or not. Such a great romance comedy.
I’m surprised she hasn’t seen it! It seems like such a Cassie movie!
@@Bdixon9158 She's *_got_* to have seen it, right? I think she's just forgotten that particular scene. And I second the motion of having her react to it, even if she's already seen it! 👍👍
Would be a good movie for the sisters to watch together! 🙂
If you liked this one, you should really put Dave on the list. It's so good.
Totally Agree. Dave is a fantastic political rom on., which I probably like more the this one.
I second this.
Just a sweet heartwarming film. My mom likes it a lot. Being a Sorkin penned film, there’s lots of standout dialogue. Two such lines I always get a kick out of being Shepherd’s line, “You think there’s a florist in there planning an assassination on the off chance that I MIGHT be stopping by?” and at the end when A.J. asks how Shepherd plans to win Sydney back, Shepherd admits, “Well, I haven’t worked that out yet. But I’m sure that groveling will be involved.”
Love them all. So many memorable one-liners in this film. “Let’s take him out back and beat the $h1t out of him!!” 😅 and I always get pumped when he says “My name is Andrew Shepherd, and I AM the president!” 😅😊Great movie
Also 100% a dry run for Sorkin producing The West Wing - at least 2 actors from which were in this film.
@@mnomadvfx At least 4, but I think I’m forgetting someone.
There are so many great lines you can't even list them all. I love Louis Rothchild's line at the florist "No hopping sir".
Definitely one of my favorite movies ❤🥳
"Mr. Smith Goes To Washington (1939.b&w), traditionally considered a classic and major romantic-comedy-drama with a political twist. The film is #29 on AFI"s top 100 list, starring James Stewart and Jean Arthur and directed by Frank Capra of "It's A Wonderful Life" fame. You'll never finish your "catching up on the best movies ever" until you've seen this one.
Sydney has a capraesque moment in this film, luckily the security guard understood the reference.
I love how you recognized Richard Dreyfuss from 'What About Bob?', rather than say, 'Jaws' or 'Close Encounter of the Third Kind'.
My favorite is Mr Hollands Opus
@@eshuorishas9987 "The Goodbye Girl" is a Dreyfuss/Marsha Mason/ Quinn Cummings romcom jewel. One of the best. Being a Neil Simon story helps. Dreyfuss won an Oscar for his role - at 30 years old.
How about from American Graffiti?
18:34 " 'What About Bob.' That's -- That's that guy, that's -- Right?" Yes. That's Richard Dreyfus. You've also seen him (much earlier in his career) in Jaws as the marine biologist from out of town who ultimately joins the sheriff on the fishing boat.
This one is so sweet. Do "Dave" next
You noticed that Bob Rumson was played by the guy from What About Bob? (Richard Dreyfus). He also played the oceanographer in Jaws.
That line 'I'm just a girl standing in front of a guy ...' is from Notting Hill. Always loved this movie.
I had to take a few seconds to remember where that line was from. I was going rush and put it in the comments but I always go through them to make sure I’m not repeating what someone else has already answered.😊
Michael Douglas has not only been in a number of great films, he also produced the Oscar winning movie "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." He is the son of Hollywood royalty, actor Kirk Douglas, who had a tremendous career. An old classic movie you might like which mixes politics and romance is "Mr Smith Goes to Washington. "
Oo yeah. Might need to rewatch that. Missing some Jean Arthur sass in my life.
They mention mr. smith goes to Washington in this movie.
Key Michael Douglas films include "Coma" (1978), "The China Syndrome" (1979), "Romancing the Stone" (1984), "Fatal Attraction" (1987), the ORIGINAL "Wall Street" (also 1987; the Shia LeBoeuf is a sequel), and "The War of the Roses" (1990).
Everything from nuclear holocaust to a bitter divorce. So basically the same stuff.
Also, "Shining Through" a hilariously botched attempt at a World War II "drama". Notable for famed film critics Siskel and Ebert pretty much cracking up as they tore it a bevy of holes in their review show.
Okay, may I suggest "Dave" in the same vein. Great political romance.
Richard Dreyfuss, who played Senator Rumson in this movie, also played the shark expert in Jaws. Spectacular actor.
Not forgetting, Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind...we're getting into dangerous territory here..., when Actors could 'act' - & not work for Disney or Marvel....
Plus his academy award for The Goodbye Girl
And his academy award nomination for Mr Holkand's Opus
His adorable turn in "Postcards from the Edge" opposite Meryl Streep!
@@cpete2976 I wish someone would react The Goodbye Girl!
One of the best movies (romances) ever made. The last press conference is epic. “My name is Andrew Shepherd, and I AM the president!”
heavy on the AM. Also I love this movie from my childhood lol.
"I'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her." That's from Notting Hill. If you haven't seen it, you definitely should! It's exactly your kind of movie... a charming, sweet, romantic comedy.
Also, to second what several others have commented- if you want another great presidential rom-com, you should check out Dave with Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver. It's a classic!
Cassie you’re absolutely going to love this movie.
@@paulonius42lol. I was going to mention something similar, but I mentioned it on her weekly update of upcoming movies
@@paulonius42it ain't that deep, relax. He got excited
@sergioh336 Didn't say anything was deep. Don't need to relax. Shhhh.
Great cast in this film. Annette Benning also stars in one of my favourite Harrison Ford movies, Regarding Henry, which I think you will absolutely love.
Add my vote for Regarding Henry - great movie.
Regarding Henry really is a tender well acted Harrison Ford showcase for his talent..
For another Michael Douglas, I suggest Romancing the Stone. It's a comedy adventure romance co-starring Kathleen Turner.
Now that you've seen this, PLEASE 🙏check out "Dave" with Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver.
Doing the research for this movie is what got Sorkin to write The West Wing. He had so much information about how American politics in D.C. work, and so many ideas for stories about these characters, and no way to fit it into a 2-hour film, so he pitched it as a TV series. You can absolutely see who all of these characters become: AJ (played by Martin Sheen who becomes Jed Bartlet) becomes Leo (same name as Sydney's boss); Mrs. Chapel (President's secretary) become Mrs. Landingham; Louis (Michael J Fox) is a hybrid of Josh and Sam; Leon (David Paymer) becomes CJ, and so on. Beyond Martin Sheen's promotion, Anna Deveare Smith, who plays Robin McCall here, played Nancy McNally on West Wing; Nina Siemazko (Sydney's roommate) played Bartlet's middle daughter, Ellie; Joshua Malina (whom you recognized from Scandal) played Will Bailey on West Wing, and so on. He referred to this as the dress rehearsal for West Wing.
I have always thought that you would love this movie. It is one of my favorites. The chemistry between Michael Douglas and Annette Bening is off the chart. Actually the whole cast was perfectly chosen. Thank you for watching it.
This and Dave are the best presidents in love movies.
Yes! You beat me to it!
Just wanna let you know you're one of the few whose reactions I watch more than once. You always make me feel happy :)
Thank you so much. I have been waiting so long for you to do this movie. "I am just a girl, standing in front of a boy..." Julia Roberts in Notting Hill, my favorite romcom.
Might I suggest the movie Dave another presidential rom com staring Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver. You’ll definitely like it.
Omg, I've never clicked on a RUclips video more quickly! This is one of my family's favorite movies. So happy you liked it 😊
I forgot how much I love this movie. One of my favorite lines is near the beginning, when Sydney is at the WH for the first time.
Just before Shepard comes in, she's describing him as the "Chief Executive of Fantasy Land", then he comes in the room and says...
"Let's take him out back and beat the shit out of him"...
Oh BTW you might like "My Fellow Americans" staring Jack Lemon and James Garner.
The American President is one of my favorite movies of all time 🔥🔥🙌🏾
Other Presidential movies i recommend: "Dave", "My Fellow Americans", and "My Date With the President's Daughters"(which is an oldschool Disney Channel movie 😂).
None of my fellow veterans, the blokes at my rugby club, or the guys at my boxing gym can ever learn that this film is a secret joy of mine!!
Why not? I'll bet it's a secret joy of at least a few of them too. Live your life, it they don't like it that's their problem and you're better off without them.
Everyone likes a good love story. And wants one for themself. This one has enough extraneous political stuff to keep it interesting.
@@ct6852 And if that story were to include Annette Benning 28 years ago, you couldn't go wrong there.
@@SeanBlader She was gorgeous. Still not sure what her actual hair color is, though.
Richard Dreyfuss was in What About Bob also he was in Jaws. He was also in Down and Out in Beverly Hills which was very funny.
Great reaction Cassie now the next president movie for PiB to watch is Dave! 😁
Bob Rumson is played by the brilliant Richard Dreyfuss, who was the "college boy" oceanologist in "Jaws" as well as dozens of others.
Outstanding film. Next: DAVE with Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver. These are two great book-end films.
Seconded. Great cast, funny as hell.
Third! Dave is a great presidential movie!
I second this. The movies are great siblings.
the fact that Cass only recognized Richard Dreyfus in What About Bob means that she needs to watch Mr Holland's Opus.
I highly recommend a reaction to Mr. Holland's Opus. Better have a full box of tissues nearby!
You'd probably like *Romancing the Stone* (1984), too, another Michael Douglas movie, an adventure romance (my favorites).
War of the roases was good too .
Romancing the Stone is on Patreon now, coming to youtube soon
@@jonjohns65 Cool, thanks. A bit late, I guess, but apparently a solid suggestion anyway.
Jewel of The Nile is the sequel not as good but still a very good rom com
A young Martin Sheen co-starred in a movie with Michael Douglas's famous father, Kirk Douglas and brother Peter Douglas: "The Final Countdown" (1980). Iconic theme song by pop band Europe.
Can’t believe I missed this! I’ve been waiting years for someone to do a reaction to this movie. The comedy and drama both hit so well! Such a delight.
This movie was actually the inspiration for the West Wing series. It was originally pitched for Michael Douglas to star in it, but when he turned it down, Martin Sheen knocked it out of the park.
I also think the sitcom "Spin City" which came out a year after this movie where Michael J. Fox is a similar character except for the mayor of New York City.
The original concept of The West Wing was supposed to focus on the staff, and not so much on the President himself. If you take a look at the Pilot episode you will note that Martin Sheen only came in at the very last few minutes. It was his performance that prompted the writers to swing the camera in his direction and take notice, because he was definitely a force to be reckoned with. We should be glad that they did, one of the best TV shows of all time.
@@Greybeardmedic Yeah, TWW was meant to be the Sam (Rob Lowe) and Josh (Bradley Whitford) show. But Sheen put an end to that idea.
Michael duoglass won Oscar for 1987 Wall Street movie.
should do Regarding Henry with Annette Bening and Harrison Ford, i think hardly anyone has done a reaction to that movie
That is a great movie. Way underrated.
Yes, Regarding Henry is a great movie.
Because it was a terrible film.
The Contender with Jeff Bridges is another well done Presidential movie. I highly recommend it.
There are people who truly love this country and aren't out for themselves. They never get past the primaries.
" I'm just a girl standing in front of a guy asking him to love her" It's from the movie Notting Hill.
Another fun president movie is My Fellow Americans, with James Garner and Jack Lemon.
The line you were trying to remember was "I'm just a GIRL standing in front of a BOY" and it's Julia Roberts' line to Hugh Grant from 'Notting Hill'
Now *this* is right up your street, my movie watching friend :) And it was the movie that ushered Annette Bening into Screen Crush territory for me
This is one of my favorite comfort movies, great writing, the acting is tremendous, Reiner did an excellent job directing, low key always in the mood to put this on, what a picture!
You should follow thiscup with Dave with Kevin Klein. Its even more heartwarming
“I’m just a girl, standing in front of a guy…” is from the absolutely amazing film, Notting Hill.
This one, Dave, Wag the Dog, Bullworth, and Primary Colors are all great political films for various reasons.
This was one of only a handful of movies my mum owned on DVD so I know it backwards and forwards. I've come to appreciate it myself as a kind of precursor to 'The West Wing' which is one of my favourite TV series of all time. Aaron Sorkin wrote the script for this then went on to create the series casting Martin Sheen as the President and a few of the other actors in different roles.
Great choice Cassie. This a classic movie. Annette Bening and Michael Douglas are amazing. Also, if you haven't; you should check out two other Michael Douglas movies. Basic Instinct (Sharon Stone) and Disclosure (Demi Moore) Excellent movies.
Our family's 4th of July tradition is making root beer floats. Fireworks and barbeque too, but it's the floats that make it unique.
Michael Douglas was in Romancing the Stone - A romantic action movie I'm sure you'll have seen.
Other films Rob Reiner directed:
"This Is Spinal Tap"
"Stand By Me"
"When Harry Met Sally"
"Ghosts Of Mississippi"
This, the Game, and Wall Street cemented Michael Douglas one of my top 3 actors. I highly recommend the other 2 to watch!
Another great reaction, Cassie, and congrats on you and your sister for attending the premiere for Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning!
Had a feeling you'd like The American President. 😄 Those that's watched both this and The West Wing can tell that Aaron Sorkin created them both. BTW, Shepard's and A.J.'s argument at the pool table in this film is now reminding me so much of the arguments Bartlet and Leo often got into on West Wing. 😁
As mentioned, Michael Douglas has quite the career both in front of and behind the camera, and it might even match up to his father Kirk's at this point. He's done a wide range of movies that you might want to check out. You apparently just watched Romancing the Stone, so you can also look into films such as Fatal Attraction, Jewel of the Nile (sequel to Romancing the Stone), Wall Street, Basic Instinct, and A Perfect Murder (though you may want to watch the movie it's based on first, Dial M for Murder).
A movie that goes under the radar often is called "The Game" i saw it in theaters when it came out, If you want to see a thriller, def worth a watch. Douglas was pretty terrific in it.
Love, love love the line, "He's interested in only two things: making you afraid of it and telling you whom to blame for it. That's how you win elections." Sums up American politics perfectly.
I’ve watched this movie about 1,000 times. Love it.
Virtually everyone has!
This was on cable like every other day there for a while. Almost as much as Shawshank.
The quote you were looking for is: “I’m just a girl, standing in front of a guy, asking him to love her.” It’s from Notting Hill
I have been waiting for you to react to this one because i just know you’re going to LOVE it
Been wanting to recommend this for you for awhile. Such good writing and performances.
Since you love Presidential movies with romance and humor, then Dave should be ext on your list! I believe you saw Micheal Douglas in Romancing the Stone with Kathleen Turner.
I really like Primary Colors.
Another good presidential movie you should se is My Fellow Americans with James Garner and Jack Lemmon
Not only was Richard Dreyfuss, the president’s opponent, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and in What About Bob but he was also the other survivor in Jaws (the young oceanographer).
If u liked this, you should watch "Dave". Its also a presidential RomCom.
29:58 I always liked this scene :)
"VOTE YOUR CONSCIENCE YOU CHICKENSHIT LAME-ASS-"
(slams the phone)
(Long pause)
"We lost Jarrett."
"I hope so. 'Cause, you know, if that was an Undecided then we need to work on our people skills."
The line 'just a girl standing in front of a guy asking him to love her' is from the film Notting Hill.
Michael Douglas was a main character in basic instinct. Rumson was the guy in Jaws.
Don't forget Michael Douglas was also the lead in "Fatal Attraction" That needs to go on the watch list as well! And bring Carly!
Love Basic Instinct.
Every time I watch this movie )or a reaction to it), I'm reminded how many lines Sorkin took word-for-word and took it over to "The West Wing," along with half the cast.
Hi, Cassie.
I'm glad Ben is doing better now.🙂
Also, congrats on you and Carly going to the Mission: Impossible movie premiere in the Big Apple 🗽🎉😁.
My gosh, seeing you and her in those awesome dresses and meeting Tom Cruise gave me an absolute smile on my face.
What an experience you two are going to relay to your loved ones for years to come.
👏👏👏👏👏👏
Michael DOuglas is the famous son of Kirk Douglas a famous actor from the 20th century . He costarred in "The Streets Of San Francisco back in the 1970s and was in Romancing the Stone with Kathlene turner, an action romance adventure that did well. He has been in so many movies since I cannot recount them all.
If you're watching President movies try Dave with Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver.
I think you would like the movie Dave, too. Kind of similar. A little more comedy.
I just noticed ( after a dozen views) the president had his hand on her dress during the dance in the state dinner scene. That is class.
Finally! Been waiting for this one. Great performances all around. "I hired a pit bull Sydney not a prom queen!"
Such a good performance from John Mahoney
Every 4th of July I watch the 1977 movie called "Rollercoaster."
A very charming flick, so well done. Dave is another gem in a similar arena
So many of these actors were in the West Wing! Aaron Sorkin is one of those that tends to bring back a lot of his favorite actors in each thing he makes.
My favorite line from this great movie: "How do you have patience for people who claim they love America but clearly can't stand Americans".
Ironically, the Sidney character burned an American flag as a youth.
@@wealthbuilding5638 Making it legal to use the flag for a protest is one of the things that is great about America.
I’ve been subscribed for about a year and in that year, I’ve opened my IMDb app more than I had prior to being subscribed to your channel. 😂
This has been a favorite film of mine for a long time. I’m glad you enjoyed it
If you like political drama, I'd recommend "The Contender" starring the great Joan Allen, as a Senator in line to be picked as a VP running mate for a President, played by Jeff Bridges, who gets embroiled in a potential political scandal. It also stars Sam Elliott as the president's advisor. It's a really terrific political drama beautifully written with a great cast. Joan was fantastic in this.
as soon as Cassie reffered to Martin Sheen as "my president", i knew ill be a fan of this channel FOREVER.
I know you had said in the Con Air reaction that Romancing the Stone is another favorite of your dad's that you plan to watch. That stars Michael Douglas. His big career days were the late 80s through the 90s. Then he wasn't really in anything once he married Catherine Zeta-Jones and started a family. Then he was more recently in Ant-Man as Hank Pym. I saw an interview when that came out where he said his teenage son said his career was really gonna take off from being in Marvel. His son really doesn't understand that Michael Douglas was one of the major heartthrobs of the 90s because it was like a decade before he was born.
Honestly, most of my fourth-of-July traditions were in my childhood and have kind of disappeared in recent years now that my family lives all over the country. But my favorite is that we used to hike 2 miles up Barr Trail (the 13-mile trail up Pikes Peak) and sit on a rock that was kind of an overlook. We called it Independence Day Ledge, and you could see all the fireworks in Colorado Springs from there. (You can't see the fireworks closest to it in Manitou Springs because a hill is in the way.) We stopped doing it once the Barr trail parking lot started charging for parking.
I was in a cheap gas station once and saw this DVD as a double feature with DAVE, which is another cute US president movie with Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver. It was $5. This was years before streaming was a thing.
'Dave' is such an underrated classic; one that I love going back & watching every year or two. Such an adorable, heartwarming movie; wish it got more attention from reactors!
Okay, yes, Richard Dreyfuss played the bad guy, he was in What about Bob, he also played Hooper in Jaws.
A lot of these actors were also in West Wing.
Another subscriber that thinks you'll love this movie. Great romance story and the writing is excellent
This is one of my fave movies and I really enjoyed watching you fall in love with it as you watched. I haven't finished the reaction yet but I just had to come here and say, if you don't recognize Richard Dreyfuss as "the dude from Mr. Holland's Opus", then you really need to see Mr. Hollands Opus (you will love it).
Also, as everyone else is saying, you need to watch Dave.
Also, glad everybody's doing better! Have a good day/night
Hi, Cassie, I haven't seen this one in a while, it was fun to see you enjoy it. Annette Bening is amazing in American Beauty. That's a great movie, if you can put aside Kevin Spacey's creepy personal life.
Kevin Spacey is not in this movie.
@@armyveteran101st You misunderstood. Spacey stars in "American Beauty".
"Girl standing in front of a guy", the quote is. It is from Notting Hill, Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. Absolute favorite romantic comedy. You are going to love it.
This was a GREAT movie! Your reactions were terrific as always!