Man Of The Year [2006]

See Larger Image	List Price: £12.99 Our Price: £4.98 Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours Manufacturer: Universal Pictures UK Starring: James Carville, Jeff Goldblum, Amy Poehler, Christopher Walken, Laura Linney Directed By: Barry Levinson Average Customer Rating:


Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Audience Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over Binding: DVD EAN: 5050582483895 Format: Anamorphic Label: Universal Pictures UK Manufacturer: Universal Pictures UK Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Universal Pictures UK Region Code: 2 Release Date: 2008-04-28 Running Time: 110 Studio: Universal Pictures UK Theatrical Release Date: 2006
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Editorial Reviews: A comedy with serious intentions, Man of the Year attempts to challenge the audience's notions of what is and isn't real when it comes to politics. Tom Dobbs (Robin Williams) is a popular political talk show host. As a lark, he runs for president and wins. The thing is, he's not any more unqualified than the other candidates, so his victory doesn't seem quite so outrageous. But when it turns out that the computer ballot firm responsible for tallying all the votes may have had a glitch--and that a recount would negate his win--mayhem ensues and the film segues from comedy, to drama, and back to comedy (sort of) again. Directed by Barry Levinson (Diner, Wag the Dog), the film doesn't take advantage of Williams' natural humor or charm. He at times appears to be chomping at the bit to unleash a comedic tirade or two, only to be held back by stiff lines. Williams only truly appears to be enjoying himself when trading lines with Laura Linney, who portrays the hapless do-gooder at the ballot firm who's being set up to appear unreliable. With some fine performances by a supporting cast that includes Jeff Goldblum, Lewis Black, and the inimitable Christopher Walken, Man of the Year occasionally hints at greatness. But at best, it's a lukewarm comedy with a diluted message. --Jae-Ha Kim
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Political satire at its best Comment: I choose to watch the movie, as the US presidential elections is currently taking place. The movie is great piece of political satire. Robin Williams is a top notch comedian, Tom Dobbs, who's attracts large audience with political jokes. He suddenely announces of running as the US president. The whole nation is stunned by the announcement and he surprisingly wins. Is this a mockery of US politics? Has the nation gone bonkers? That is the general gist of the movie. Robin Williams, Hollywood's best comic actor displays another fine performance as a eccentric and a high charisma individual. The main theme of the movie is about politics. The Man of the Year outlook of politics is totally different. Although the movie is classed as a comedy, it is also thrilling. Their is a conspiracy behind the shocking appointment of comedian as a president. One obsessed fan is eager to prove the real picture. Man of the Year is not meant just to be a comedy, but is a political thriller. This adds realistism and entertainment to the movie .Robin Williams is a brilliant comic actor as previous line of movie shows. He can demonstrates the versality required as an actor, as few moments of the movie show. Customer Rating: Summary: Solid comedy - and a biting thriller! Comment: I'd never heard of this film before and only bought it on a whim in Asda as it was cheap, but I'm so glad I did because it's excellent! I'm not a particular Robin Williams fan - I recognise he's talented, with a rapid fire wit, but he often tends to get a little too wacky for me, but not here, not in this movie. It's made by the same director as "Good Morning, Vietnam" but Williams restrains from going to the same excesses, although borderline at a couple of points but the rest of the strong cast put in equally good performances. Basically, Williams plays the part of a political satirist who ends up running for the top job itself, and this is where the humour is. Initially he's just the showman, then he becomes the serious "would-be politician", then he finds a happy medium of being a bit of both. At the same time there's a separate story unfolding, a thriller which pits Laura Linney's character against Jeff Goldblum's and as this part was unexpected the tension rose very neatly. This film can't help but take a side swipe and the US electioneering system, Williams' character's based upon that premise, but it's not done too overtly. In fact based on how well this movie turned out to be, I'm now going to watch Wag the Dog, which is another political satire,made by the same Director. More Reviews