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NEW American Dreamz (DVD)

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4.2 out of 5 stars 174 ratings
IMDb5.5/10.0
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The president of the United States becomes a celebrity judge on a reality contest show with contestants competing to be judged the best singer and performer.Genre: Feature Film-ComedyRating: PG13Release Date: 17-OCT-2006Media Type: DVD

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Thinly disguised versions of American Idol and the Bush presidency collide in the satire American Dreamz. Bored and self-loathing, Martin Tweed (Hugh Grant, About a Boy) wants to give his hugely popular reality show American Dreamz an extra boost by courting political controversy--but suspects he may find personal redemption in the form of scheming contestant Sally Kendoo (Mandy Moore, Saved!), who manipulates her boyfriend (Chris Klein, Election) to give herself a vote-winning backstory. Meanwhile, equally desperate to court popularity, the President's chief of staff (Willem Dafoe, Spider-Man, looking suspiciously Dick-Cheney-esque) gets Tweed to let the President (Dennis Quaid, The Rookie) be a guest judge on the show. But unbeknownst to all, a privately conflicted terrorist (Sam Golzari) has been selected as a contestant, and his sleeper cell wants him to blow up the President in the final competition. This complicated storyline doesn't quite have the bite it's reaching for; the political edge is particularly blunted--even diehard Republicans are unlikely to be offended. But sharp and funny lines are sprinkled throughout and the cast is uniformly excellent; the relationship between Grant and Moore is oddly touching, and Marcia Gay Harden (Pollock) makes an amazing First Lady--is this satire, or what we all wish Laura Bush was really like? An uneven movie, but with some delicious tidbits. --Bret Fetzer

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  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 2.88 ounces
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ DVD
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Universal Studios
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00005JOX3
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Customers find the movie very funny, particularly appreciating its satirical take on American Idol. The storyline receives positive feedback, with one customer noting its interesting twists.

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Customers find the movie funny, describing it as a great satire and entertaining bit of fluff, with one customer noting it's a fun parody of singing contests.

"The Movie was Good. I LIKE the Movie. I LIKE the Actor & Actress." Read more

"It has some laughs, it has pretty females, it has some good music, it is entertaining. I guess that it is what most of us would want from a movie...." Read more

"Great movie… no foul language or compromising situations… fine for a family." Read more

"...A really fun skewering of television, the rat race that is made-for-TV talent shows, our somewhat(!)..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the storyline of the movie, with one mentioning its surprising twists and another noting its quirky and interesting concept.

"...cheesy in parts, it was pretty decent satire overall with some suprise twists." Read more

"...The acting was quite good and the story line was interesting. It is a very nice light-hearted film." Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Kara
    5.0 out of 5 stars Movie American Dreams Blu ray
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2025
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    The Movie was Good. I LIKE the Movie. I LIKE the Actor & Actress.
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  • John Pacheco
    3.0 out of 5 stars You could dream better.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2009
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    It has some laughs, it has pretty females, it has some good music, it is entertaining. I guess that it is what most of us would want from a movie. It is not really a movie about American Idol if that is what you were expecting. More of just a fun parody of singing contests. Best singer is Mandy, probably best actor too. Light entertainment, and as long as your buy is cheap, you can't lose.
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  • Just my opinion
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2025
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    Great movie… no foul language or compromising situations… fine for a family.
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  • J. Foran
    4.0 out of 5 stars BROAD satire, but hysterical!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2013
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    Hugh Grant is creepily diabolical as a Simon Cowell clone and Dennis Quaid is spot-on as a George Bush who wakes up after re-election to question everything about his Presidency - he even reads the NYT and "the Canadian media". The Taliban smuggle C4 into a TV studio by chewing it as chewing gum, and a "real American hero" (shot in the arm before he ever reaches his first Iraq post) blows himself up in the name of true love on national TV. A really fun skewering of television, the rat race that is made-for-TV talent shows, our somewhat(!) shallow society, fake patriotism, the Taliban, LA upper class life, etc., etc. if you're looking for something like Notting Hill, this ain't it! You'll feel differently about Hugh Grant after seeing this. Kind of like seeing Andy Griffith in Savages, ya know?
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  • Jubilee Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars A VERY FUNNY movie!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024
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    A true classic. Glad it was available! Sadly, I cannot watch on my SMART TV. I must get another TV. Meanwhile, can watch on my desktop iMac. If you haven't watched this you are in for a treat!!!!
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  • Steve Chawkins
    5.0 out of 5 stars An under-appreciated, hilarious gem!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2023
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    This film has a few years on it -- it lampoons President George W. Bush -- but it's as relevant today as it is funny. Anyone who's seen "America's Got Talent" will get a special kick out of it!
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  • COL BZ1
    3.0 out of 5 stars Kinda' Funny
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2020
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    Loved the cast and all played their parts well. Lack luster from a comedic stand point. Only laughed once.
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  • Basic1
    5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome funny movie.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2020
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    Dennis Quaid as the President, come on haha. He is hilarious in this one, as all other actors.
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  • Beverley Paget
    5.0 out of 5 stars good movie
    Reviewed in Canada on July 21, 2020
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    Good movie
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  • Blue Boy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Un bonne satire de l' "American Way Of Life"
    Reviewed in France on December 15, 2006
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    Ce n'est pas la grosse comédie américaine un peu lourde mais plutôt une très bonne satire des médias américains et de la société américaine.

    Dennis Quaid interprète un président un peu dépressif et à côté de ses pompes (clin d'oeil à Mr Bush), Willem Dafoe interprete son bras droit ou plutôt le marionnetiste du président, Hugh Grant joue le rôle du présentateur télé inepte et imbu de lui-même et Mandy Moore joue une ado white trash plus vraie que nature.

    L'Amérique en prend plein la face et c'est surement ce qui explique que le film n'ait pas marché aux USA.

    Le film est plutôt réussi mais il est vrai que le scénariste aurait pu taper un peu plus fort ou ça fait mal car il y a des fois ou on a l'impression qu'il aurait pu être plus severe, notamment sur ce qui arrive pour le Président à la fin qui s'en sort plutôt pas mal.

    Les acteurs sont vraiment très bon, surtout Hugh Grant (que l'on a pas forcément l'habitude de voir aussi désagréable) et Mandy Moore, cette dernière montrant avec perfection le côté futile des jeunes américains.

    A part ça j'aime l'Amérique mais des fois ça fait du bien de leur montrer qu'ils ne sont pas aussi parfaits qu'ils le pensent (nous non plus d'ailleurs).
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  • Eleonora Sellitto
    4.0 out of 5 stars Reale
    Reviewed in Italy on July 31, 2021
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    Non lo avevo mai visto. Il finale è un pochino triste, ma un buon film. Lo consiglio.
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  • ウラワフラウ
    4.0 out of 5 stars 予想外にいい映画
    Reviewed in Japan on January 14, 2023
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    メラニー・グリフィスのコメディかと思って見たのですが、、、よくできたいい映画でした。最低の夫を殺した女性の旅をハチャメチャ過ぎず軽やかに、人種差別から起きる騒動に巻き込まれる少年の成長を重すぎず温かく描いて交差させて、支離滅裂にならずよくまとまってます。「アラバマ物語」×「スタンドバイミー」、そこに「ボルベール」的な要素が入っている感じですが、支離滅裂にならずよくまとまっていて画面もきれい。メラニーグリフィスはホントにしなやかで演技が巧いし、他の俳優陣も然り。「帽子のケース」という小道具も効いてます。
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  • Mama Anna
    4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and Amusing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2008
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    I am not a big fan of Hugh Grant and so that fact, together with the bad reviews this film got, meant I did not go to see it at the cinema. However I am so glad I got it on DVD. Maybe it's just my sense of humour, maybe it's because I have enjoyed The X Factor, but I found this parody of the t.v. show funny from start to finish. I was almost on the edge of my seat wondering if the bumbling terrorist who, by complete fluke, ends up in the competition will manage to assasinate the President. The final scenes, even while dealing with tragedy, manage to be hilarious too. I can see from other reviews that it doesn't appeal to everyone's sense of humour so I can't guarantee you will like it but I can only say that I found it very entertaining and wished the film had been longer as it seemed over far too quickly.
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