Review of The American President (1995) by Natalie W — 29 Apr 2010
Michael Douglas is President Andrew Shepherd, a widower and father who begins to get uncomfortable with the perception surrounding his being a single father. He drops in on a meeting with environmental lobbyists and meets hard-charging Sydney Wade (Annette Bening).
After Sydney escorts President Shepherd to a State dinner, the two strike up a relationship, much to the chagrin of Sydney's boss, played by John Mahoney, and much to the delight of President Shepherd's political rival, the scheming Senator Bob Rumson (Richard Dreyfuss).
Rumson's attacks on Sydney and the President's character send President Shepherd's approval ratings tumbling and eventually forces Shepherd to choose between one of his priority bills and the bill Sydney was hired to get passed.
Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, David Paymer, Anna Deveare Smith, Joshua Malina, Samantha Mathis, and Wendy Malick co-star.
This review of The American President (1995) was written by Natalie W on 29 Apr 2010.
The American President has generally received positive reviews.
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