In a remarkable turn-of-events, the result of the presidential election comes down to one man's vote.In a remarkable turn-of-events, the result of the presidential election comes down to one man's vote.In a remarkable turn-of-events, the result of the presidential election comes down to one man's vote.
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Charles Esten
- Lewis
- (as Charles 'Chip' Esten)
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- TriviaStanley Tucci's line "If you'd ever met my mother, you'd understand," was an ad-lib.
- GoofsAir Force One is never allowed to sit idle on a runway with the President on board.
- Quotes
Bud Johnson: [reading a letter] If this is one of the richest countries in the world, why is it so many of us can barely afford living here?'
- Crazy credits"and introducing Madeline Carroll"
- SoundtracksCan't You See
Written by Toy Caldwell Jr. (as Toy Caldwell)
Performed by The Marshall Tucker Band
Courtesy of Shout Factory, LLC
By Arrangement with Natural Energy Lab
Featured review
entertaining although not plausible
Kevin Costner was actually in another decent movie. His last movie I saw, Mr. Brooks, was pretty good also. I would call this movie a political satire, that tries to be a little funny at times. However, the idea that one guy determines the presidential election is absurd, but if you can get past that, then the plot is OK. It was funny how the movie had the political parties doing adds for things they oppose. Example, the democrats supporting pro life because Bud says he's pro life.
The plot is struggling, every day man, Bud Johnson, just got laid off. He has a very smart daughter and she cares about the presidential election. Bud promises to vote since Molly thinks it's important. But, when he doesn't show, Molly votes in his place but the power goes out and the vote didn't count. The election comes down to New Mexico and for some reason, not told in the movie, Bud's vote will decide the electoral votes. I mean, how could the votes be even for each side and even if they were very close, how many months would it take for all the recounts that would take place. But any way, it's up to Bud, whom doesn't care about politics. He becomes an instant celebrity and is courted by both candidates. By the end of the film, Bud grows an appreciation for the political scene and realizes that it is important to care about social issues.
FINAL VERDICT: Funnier than I thought and provides a message. Plus, the movie doesn't try to say that one party is better than the other.
The plot is struggling, every day man, Bud Johnson, just got laid off. He has a very smart daughter and she cares about the presidential election. Bud promises to vote since Molly thinks it's important. But, when he doesn't show, Molly votes in his place but the power goes out and the vote didn't count. The election comes down to New Mexico and for some reason, not told in the movie, Bud's vote will decide the electoral votes. I mean, how could the votes be even for each side and even if they were very close, how many months would it take for all the recounts that would take place. But any way, it's up to Bud, whom doesn't care about politics. He becomes an instant celebrity and is courted by both candidates. By the end of the film, Bud grows an appreciation for the political scene and realizes that it is important to care about social issues.
FINAL VERDICT: Funnier than I thought and provides a message. Plus, the movie doesn't try to say that one party is better than the other.
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- MLDinTN
- Aug 2, 2009
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Box office
- Budget
- $21,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $16,289,867
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $6,230,669
- Aug 3, 2008
- Gross worldwide
- $17,635,397
- Runtime2 hours
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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