Man of the Year (2006)
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Product Details: Man of the Year (2006)
- Edition:
- DVD Full Frame Edition. See other editions
- MPAA Rating:
- PG-13
- Release Date:
- 02/20/2007
- UPC:
- 025193232724
- Directed by:
- Barry Levinson
- Featuring:
- Robin Williams, Laura Linney, Christopher Walken. See all cast
Synopsis: Man of the Year (2006)
Synopis: Robin Williams and writer-director Barry Levinson, who worked together on 1987's GOOD MORNING VIETNAM and 1992's TOYS, reunite for the political thriller/romantic comedy MAN OF THE YEAR. Williams stars as Tom Dobbs, the host of a comedy talk show who, fed up with the political system, suddenly decides to run for president. So off he goes on a national bus tour, joined by his manager, Jack Menken (Christopher Walken), and his head writer, Eddie Langston (Lewis Black), bringing his message of change to an eager public. Meanwhile, Eleanor Green (Laura Linney), who works for Delacroy, the company that has developed the voting machines being used by the government, discovers a serious glitch in the program that alters the results of the election. She tries to tell the company's CEO (Rick Roberts) and chief counsel/spokesman (Jeff Goldblum), but they want everything hushed up so their stock prices aren't affected and their upcoming international deal goes through. Unable to hold back the truth, Green looks to Dobbs for help while being hunted down by Delacroy. Levinson, the director of such successful films as DINER, AVALON, and WAG THE DOG--the latter also set in the political arena--has crafted a fast-paced, seriocomic look at 21st-century America, especially since the possible voting problems encountered in the presidential elections of 2000 and 2004. Part Jon Stewart, part Bill Maher, part Ross Perot, Dobbs is a funnyman who decides to do something about the sorry state of the country.Features: Man of the Year (2006)
Features: DVD Features:Region 1
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital Surround Sound 5.1 - English, French, Spanish
Subtitles - English SDH, French, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Featurette - 1. Commander in Chief: Making of Man of the Year
2. Robin Williams: "Stand Up" Guy
Trailer - Theatrical Trailer
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Great movie!
, April 9, 2007Reviewer:
Rebecca - See all Rebecca's reviews
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Pros: Actually wonderful all around!
Cons: A little bit of jumpy camera work.
This movie brings Robin Williams' humor spin on a very serious story. Running for president, he gets a reality check on his ethics while battling with others who just want to "sweep it under the rug".