Dick (1999)

Crappy film

As Good As It Gets

True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows

Dick (1999): Dir: Andrew Fleming / Cast: Kirsten Dunst, Michelle Williams, Dan Hedaya, Will Ferrell, Bruce McCulloch: Interesting film poorly marketed. That is not to say that it isn't good. It just isn't up there with All the President's Men. Title is a slang attempt at humour yet a media term for Nixon's downfall. It focuses on the Watergate break involving President Richard Nixon. This information was founded by "Deep Throat", which protects two teenage girls who walk Nixon's dog. Both girls split on a class trip to the White House and are caught. Fearing that they might know something Nixon appoints them as official dog watchers. Entertaining story with many surprises yet it resembles a teen comedy. Director Andrew Fleming does his best to make it appeal to both audiences and is given hilarious performances by Kirsten Dunst and Michelle Williams as the teen girls in question. Dan Hedaya steals the film as President Nixon who attempts to divert the girls but ends up being made a fool. Bruce McCulloch and Will Ferrell are superb as struggling journalists who were portrayed by Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman in All the President's Men. Whether it appeals to adults or teenagers doesn't take away from the fact this is a funny and insightful comedy where it is learned that sometimes the most unlikely factors can overthrow the big and powerful. Score: 9 / 10

Keep humor legal, that's my motto. Those viewers with any memories of 1972 will enjoy the harmless situational humor in "Dick." A few time line errors in music (Van McCoy and others). Chances of the brother being drafted in 6/72 were remote as nation prepared for all-vol army July '73. Nonetheless a fun flick. Saul Rubinek as Kissinger. My favorite character actor Dan Hedaya as RMN. DC scenery. Will Farrell as Woodward. The eighteen minute gap explained-- at long last! Writing is sound. Actors apparently had fun. G.D. Spradlin as Bradlee. And so on. "Dick" has stood the test of time. Viewers will love it.(There-- that's ten lines. Really dumb policy-- causes a writer to pad review.)

This is one of my favorites, and I watch it every few years. Obviously,this was an important event in history, and one that has achieved mythical status. Clearly it was ripe for satire. And, if you lived through this era, you probably have preconceived ideas about this whole Watergate thing. But, then you watch Dick. It's a totally funny satire, and it has good performances from a lot of quality actors-- some pretty early in their careers. Plus, it has a great soundtrack! I also appreciate the decor-- all that grass cloth and polyester. You can't let dick control your life! So true.

See Watergate, the GOP and the White House as exposed by two Bobby Sherman loving high school girls. Michelle Williams and Kirsten Dunst light up the screen as the coming of age teenagers. Backed by an infectious and well timed sound track, this movie weaves this fictional fun tale within one of the most shameful time frames of American politics. It is this embarrassment that is preyed upon wonderfully by Dan Hedaya and Saul Rubinek as Nixon (bumbling) and Kissinger (the defensive apologist). The way little pieces of Nixon-Americana are not so subtly attributed to these two girls makes for a great running gag! Enjoy this romp through history spun by writers Andrew Fleming and Sherylyn Longin.