Hackman goes out with a winner, spoofing politics
My wife and I found this to be a surprisingly good comedy/drama that spoofs presidential politics and small town-isms. Gene Hackman was 73 years old during filming and it was his final film to date. Even though the movie flopped at the box office, Hackman went out a winner because he shines in the role of ex-president.
While Romano is equally effective as the ordinary guy, Gene takes the lead in a commanding performance. The movie is consistently amusing and sometimes laugh-out-loud funny. The story keeps your interest and you'll find yourself caring for the characters and the outcome of the various subplots. The negative reviews are inexplicable because everything clicks here for a top-rate dramedy with a stellar cast.
My lone criticism is that they coulda done more with the women. Aside from Tierney, Jessica Holmes and Reagan Pasternak are featured, but they needed more screen time.
It was shot in Ontario, Canada, typically towns within an hour drive of Toronto, like Port Perry.