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Man of the Year
2006 115 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.6
Comedy, Romance, Thriller
Director: Barry Levinson
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Description
The irreverent host of a political satire talk show decides to run for president and expose corruption in Washington. His stunt goes further than he expects when he actually wins the election, but a software engineer suspects that a computer glitch is responsible for his surprising victory.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$37.33M
Worldwide:
$42.5M
Starring
Robin Williams
Actor
Christopher Walken
Actor
Laura Linney
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Man of the Year is generally regarded as a disappointing, muddled attempt at political satire that fails to balance its comedic and thriller elements effectively. While the performances of Robin Williams and Christopher Walken are widely praised as the film's only saving graces, the inconsistent tone and predictable screenplay prevent it from achieving its intended impact.
| Acting | Robin Williams delivers a compelling, charismatic performance that serves as the film's primary anchor and highlight. | |
| Acting | Christopher Walken provides a strong, calm, and confident supporting performance that adds value to the production. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is heavily criticized for being overly predictable, formulaic, and failing to effectively bridge the gap between comedy and political drama. | |
| Originality | The film's tone is highly divisive, with some viewers appreciating its philosophical critique of political theater and others finding the mix of genres to be a confusing, unfunny mess. | |
| Pacing | Opinions regarding the pacing are split; some find the narrative momentum effective, while others describe the experience as an exhausting and slow-moving chore. | |
| Acting | The portrayal of the lead female character, played by Laura Linney, is a point of significant contention, drawing praise from some for the onscreen chemistry while others find the performance irritating and self-righteous. |