American Dreamz

I laughed out loud a number of times at this satire, which is more than I can say for most comedic fare. I am, of course, a great Hugh Grant fan and here he reprises the role of loveable SOB at which he is unsurpassed. Dennis Quaid is also great in the role of the Bush-like US President. This may lack the ironic bite and viciousness of really good satire, but it’s good fun. Its an equal opportunity piss-taker, lampooning terrorist organisations as much as it does Bush and TV talent shows. It’s written and directed by Paul Weitz, who brought us the wildly funny American Pie series and the excellent About A Boy, another perfect Hugh Grant vehicle