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A sweet-natured Temp Agency operator and amateur Presidential look-alike is recruited by the Secret Service to become a temporary stand-in for the President of the United States.
Dave Kovic, a kind-hearted, unassuming plumber, is hired as a presidential look-alike. When the President suffers a debilitating stroke, Dave is secretly asked to step in and impersonate him. He must navigate the treacherous waters of Washington D.C. politics, maintain the illusion, and try to do some good along the way.
Dave was a critical and commercial success, praised for its witty script, charming performance by Kevin Kline, and its good-natured satire of American politics. It's considered a feel-good comedy with a surprisingly effective message.
Praised for its clever premise and Kevin Kline's dual performance.
Seen as a charming and funny political satire with heart.
Appreciated for its optimistic and feel-good tone.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's humor, the strong performance of Kevin Kline, and its lighthearted take on politics. Many enjoyed the feel-good nature and the heartwarming story.
Kevin Kline won the Golden Globe for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his role, though he ultimately lost the Oscar to Tom Hanks for Philadelphia.
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Kevin Kline is “Dave”, an unassuming fellow who is recruited by the Secret Service to double for the President of the USA whilst he goes for some extracurricular horizontal jogging. It’s a simple task. Turn up, smile, wave, don’t speak - th...
A lovely romantic comedy in that true eighties style. A little charmer of a movie starring the ever-watchable Kevin Kline. I'll admit I'm pretty old-fashioned and, even in today's evil world, I cling to the hope there are still good-hearted...