Dave is a 1993 comedy directed by Ivan Reitman (of Ghostbusters fame) and starring Kevin Kline who plays Dave Kovic, a man who has an uncanny resemblance to the president of the United States, Bill Mitchell, and is put in his place after he enters a coma.This is a feel-good movie about a simple man who takes a huge role as the leader of USA, and with his generous and kind spirit tries to change things a little for the better as much as he can. Kevin Kline is terrific in portraying both Dave Kovic and Bill Mitchell. The president is a cold man, who has lost all interest in his wife, portrayed by Sigourney Weaver, even cheating on her and also involving himself in some shady business. Enter Dave, a man working at a temp agency with a heart of gold.The cast in this movie is fantastic. As I mentioned, Sigourney Weaver plays his wife, who knows all about her husband's indiscretions and is sick of him. Frank Langella plays Bob Alexander, the chief of staff, and even though he does a great job acting in this movie, his character sometimes feels too much like a cartoonish villain. Ving Rhames plays the head of the security, who must keep an eye on the president at all times, and sometimes shows insecurity about trying to protect a clown, as he perceives Dave at first. Ben Kingsley also has a short role as vice-president Nance and he steals every scene.Of course some of the plot elements in the movie are a tad ridiculous and this could never work, but frankly, it doesn't need to. It's just a movie with a great premise, and for the most part it works. It has the right balance of comedy, drama and character development. A perfect movie for a rainy day, when you just wanna lay on the couch with a blanket on and a cup of cocoa. I give this movie a 8 out of 10!

Dave (1993): Dir: Ivan Reitman / Cast: Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, Frank Langella, Ving Rhames, Kevin Dunn: Wonderful film with Kevin Kline portraying the United States President as well as a caring look-alike who helps people find jobs. This man is Dave and he impersonates the President for fun but when the real President suffers a stroke while in the midst of an affair Dave is brought in to duplicate him. The greedy and corrupt chief of staff wishes to avoid the worthy Vice-President stepping in. Dave accepts this position but notices cold vibes from the First Lady as well as great wrongs in priorities and sets out to make a difference. Director Ivan Reitman makes the film surprising and pleasant. This is quite different from previous films he has directed such as Ghostbusters and Stripes. Kline engages viewers with two roles while Sigourney Weaver is smart as the First Lady. Rather than surrender to tacky romantic clichés the screenplay renders their relationship intelligent and witty. Frank Langella is superb as the ruthless chief of staff in what could have been just a standard villain. Ving Rhames plays a bodyguard advocating duty and honor. Again the role avoids standard clichés for sincerity. Kevin Dunn plays the Communications Director who ends up having a chance of heart when he realizes that Dave is a good man. About the difference one can make if he believes enough in the truth. Score: 10 / 10

A sweet, funny movie (the kind Douglas Adams would call "mostly harmless"), with a somewhat outlandish plot, that I'm sure is probably not all that far removed from reality - given the circumstances. Definitely one of Kevin Klines best. Sigourney Weaver isn't given much of a chance, what with her role being the lesser of the couple in focus, but she does do well with her part. For obvious reasons 'Dave' gets somewhat political, but all in all it seem to never actually pick sides, not to any greater extent anyway. Instead it rather seem to suggest that bureaucracy in general is an obstacle, a hindrance to really getting something done. Charles Grodin, in a smaller part, does what Charles Grodin always does best - shows up every now and then and brings the Funny.

*There is a circle of ten people sitting in chairs in a draughty village hall, but one is empty. I stroll in, making sure I haven't been followed and take a seat. I link arms with my fellow members. I'm the last to speak, so I stand up, clear my throat.... And after a moment's hesitation, say the following*"Now I can be a nasty little cynic at the best of times, but when this lovable piece of fluff called Dave crops up on TV (even at 3 in the morning, natch) I have to tune in. Why? Because it is the filmic equivalent of eating a Crunchie on a Friday, that warm blast of hot air when you enter a shop on a cold day, listening to your Rice Krispies snap, crackle and pop... You get the picture. There's something about it that gives you hope... That even when humanity reaches it's lowest ebb and is run by scum-sucking parasites... that one selfless man can come around and change everything. It espouses simple pleasures, radiates genuine warmth and when it's over, you feel the world isn't quite such a bad place anymore. I know I'm rambling, but I don't care. My name is Mr Wright and this movie is my answer to phoning the Samaritans, taking an overdose or running under a steam roller " *Sits down, rest of support group give rousing round of applause and pats on the back, a chap hands out leaflets saying when the next meeting is...* 9/10