Man of the Year

[ladymadonna]

Ok, I searched and didn't find a thread.

I loved it, but I am pretty darn liberal. I can see why it's getting bad reviews, because it is pretty obviously anti-Bush and takes HUGE jabs at Diebold(?) (the company that is mainly responsible for voting machines) and basically talks about how the governor of a certain state *coughFloridacough* bought the election, and how the system of voting allegedly f-ed up.

So, being the staunch anti-Bush'er I am, I loved it.

DeNiro has a funny cameo, and there are wonderful jabs at Paris Hilton, Tom Cruise, and many other celebs in it.

It gets my snarky two thumbs up, but like I said, I'm really liberal.

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If going to movies was the same as going to the polling booth, I'd be all "anyone but Robin Williams". In fact, I am "anyone but Robin Williams". Surely, surely there was someone else who could've pulled it off? Lewis Black simply isn't enough to get me to watch an extended Robin Williams riff.

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It looks like a funny premise, but Robin Williams can really get on my nerves. Who do you guys think would've been better casting? I love Colbert, Steve Carell, and Jon Stewart, but I don't know if they would be the right fit for the role either. I despise Jim Carrey and Will Ferrell. Chris Rock already did a similar movie. Maybe a female comedian? Maybe someone who is good at comedy but isn't really a comedian?

[finchy]

Kris, Colbert in this movie = good idea. EVERYTHING is better with Colbert.


ETA: Yikes, I sound really drooly-fangirl here.

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Everything really IS better with Colbert.

[laconicchick]

Yeah, I think it would be too meta if it were Jon Stewart, but I think it could work with Colbert. I like the idea of this movie, but Robin Williams will keep me away.

[ladymadonna]

I must be one of the five people in the US who actually LIKE Robin Williams, because I thought he rocked it.

My mom and I did turn to each other in the middle and say: "Dude! Jon Stewart should SO run for President!!"

I was happy to see a full theater and hear a lot of laughs in my very conservative state. It gives me a bit of hope.

[Coffeecakes]

I like him too. Plan on seeing this some time soon.

[realitybug]

This was really funny. I honestly don't know why it's getting slammed like it is.

So sue me, I love Robin.

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I didn't know it was getting slammed. I may check it out, as the premise is funny and I guess the role suits Robin Williams well. Plus, there is a good supporting cast.