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Dominican Rep. Wag the Dog
11,774
Comedy
Less than two weeks before election day, a scandal erupts that threatens to cripple the President's bid for a second term. But before the incident can cause irreparable damage, a mysterious fixer is called to the White House. The ultimate spin doctor, Conrad Brean (ROBERT DeNIRO) has the uncanny ability to manipulate politics, the press and most importantly, the American people. Anticipating the reaction of a frenzied press corps, Brean ... [+]
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"[A] poison-tipped political satire that's as scarily plausible as it is swift, hilarious and impossible to resist." | POS |
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United States |
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"An ode to the thrill of deception, a thrill embodied in Hoffman's inspired performance." | POS |
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United States |
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"Like 'Dr. Strangelove,' it makes you laugh, and then it makes you wonder (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 4)" | POS |
United Kingdom |
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"The movie lacks the necessary bite to develop the satire further, to the point where it's difficult to spot whether Washington or Hollywood is the target." | NEU |
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United States |
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"A gloriously cynical black comedy that functions as a wicked smart satire on the interlocking worlds of politics and show business" | POS |
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United States |
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"Glib cynicism isn't a tremendously appealing quality, but in Wag the Dog it at least has the benefit of comic precision and polished handling." | POS |
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