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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
| CATEGORY: | DVD |
| DIRECTOR: | Barry Levinson |
| THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE: | 13 October, 2006 |
| MANUFACTURER: | Universal Studios |
| MPAA RATING: | PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) |
| FEATURES: | AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC |
| TYPE: | Adult Humor, Color, Comedies, Comedy, Comedy Video, Drug Content, Earnest, English, Feature, Feature Film-comedy, Movie, On the Campaign Trail, Political Satire, Profanity, Rousing, USA, Violence |
| MEDIA: | DVD |
| # OF MEDIA: | 1 |
| UPC: | 025193232625 |
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Customer Reviews of Man of the Year (Widescreen Edition)
A Poignant Film I honestly wasn't expecting much from this film although I'm glad to say that I was pleasantly surprised by it. <
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>The movie takes place in a contemporary setting in which a comedy talkshow host played by Robin Williams decides to run for the Presidency after being urged by millions of his fans, as well as by his staff members and production crew. 'Man of the Year' has a very fast pace hence it doesn't really spend much time on the characters, but then again that isn't the point of the film. This isn't a satire as the trailer makes it out to be, instead it is a serious piece that highlights all the problems with the current American political system, and as such it functions as a vehicle for bringing forth those problems in a plausible yet highly entertaining manner, allowing the public to apply some critical thinking about what is wrong with our government, the way elections are run and what the real issues should be about. <
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>Of course that's not to say that there wasn't comedy throughout to juxtapose the absurdity of fund raising and political hypocrisy against the creative mind of a news and politics pundit who is quite vocal about that which is rotten at the heart of our democracy. Some might find this film a little confusing because it's not the comedy they were expecting, but for those who are interested in real issues and practical ways of solving them will find more than they bargained for in this intelligent drama, or should I say dramedy since it's primarily a political drama fused with comedy. <
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>Robin Williams is at his usual best presenting a comedian named Tom Dobbs who truly cares about the future of America and refuses to partake in partisanship, mud slinging and dirty fund raising. Despite his jovial nature, he's more serious and committed to the public than his Republican and Democrat counterparts, which strikes a chord with the average American. Christopher Walken stars as Jack Menken, Dobbs' manager and partner in crime, who does a terrific job as always, although perhaps a bit under-utilized. The actress who stood out from the cast however was Laura Linney who played a software engineer by the name of Eleanor Green who is in charge of creating electronic voting software for the large software developer Delacroy. Without giving too much away, she kind of ends up becoming Dobbs' muse who inspires him to do the right thing and stand by his principles. Lewis Black stars alongside Williams as Eddie Langston, who works with Dobbs on his TV talkshow as well as the campaign trail, and he has his moments, but he doesn't really get enough screen time to showcase his comedic brilliance. <
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>This isn't a classic, but it's a worthwhile diversion for those not only seeking some escapism but also some food for thought about the direction of the USA and what we need to do to get this country back on track, to make it a America people can be proud of, one that is for the people and by the people as opposed to the corporate world. For those who enjoy films like 'Wag the Dog', then this is the film for you.
Unclever and Unfunny
Now, I am a tough critic. So, if you're a tough critic, read up. Don't watch this movie. Unfortunately, Robin Williams is not Jon Stewert. While Williams is funny in many roles, he is not funny as a political satire. The entire movie hinges on his humor, which unfortunately falls flat taking the rest of the movie with it. Do yourself a favor and take the time you would have taken to watch this movie and watch 4 episodes The Daily Show instead - you'll laugh and think more.
Clever and Funny
I adore the acting and the richness of philosophical aproaches in this movie. Great story about the corruption in the technological advancement that took place in future election. Robin Williams, like always, plays an amazing role. One of the best movies from 2006.