Search - Man of the Year (Full Screen Edition) on DVD


Man of the Year (Full Screen Edition)
Man of the Year
Full Screen Edition
Actors: Robin Williams, Laura Linney, Lewis Black, Christopher Walken, Jeff Goldblum
Director: Barry Levinson
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Mystery & Suspense
PG-13     2007     1hr 55min

ON A LARK, THE HOST OF A LATE-NIGHT POLITICAL TALK SHOW DECIDES TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT. THE THING IS, HE NEVER EXPECTED TO WIN.
     
     

Larger Image

Movie Details

Actors: Robin Williams, Laura Linney, Lewis Black, Christopher Walken, Jeff Goldblum
Director: Barry Levinson
Creators: Barry Levinson, David C. Robinson, David Coatsworth, Guy McElwaine, James G. Robinson, Robert N. Fried, Sebastian Bru
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Mystery & Suspense
Sub-Genres: Romantic Comedies, Robin Williams, Love & Romance, Mystery & Suspense
Studio: Universal Studios
Format: DVD - Color,Full Screen - Dubbed,Subtitled
DVD Release Date: 02/20/2007
Original Release Date: 10/13/2006
Theatrical Release Date: 10/13/2006
Release Year: 2007
Run Time: 1hr 55min
Screens: Color,Full Screen
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 17
Members Wishing: 0
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
See Also:

Similar Movies

License to Wed
Director: Ken Kwapis
   PG-13   2007   1hr 31min
   
Moscow on the Hudson
Director: Paul Mazursky
   R   2001   1hr 55min
   
Good Morning Vietnam
Director: Barry Levinson
   R   1998   2hr 1min
Bicentennial Man
   PG   2000   2hr 12min
RV
Full Screen Edition
Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
   PG   2006   1hr 39min
   

Similarly Requested DVDs

An Unfinished Life
Director: Lasse Hallström
   PG-13   2006   1hr 48min
   
Sweet Home Alabama
   PG-13   2003   1hr 48min
   
The Notebook
   PG-13   2005   2hr 3min
   
Knowing
   PG-13   2009   2hr 1min
   
The Bucket List
Director: Rob Reiner
   PG-13   2008   1hr 37min
   
Click
Special Edition
Director: Frank Coraci
   PG-13   2006   1hr 47min
   
Inglourious Basterds
Single-Disc Edition
   R   2009   2hr 33min
   
License to Wed
Director: Ken Kwapis
   PG-13   2007   1hr 31min
   
Stranger Than Fiction
Director: Marc Forster
   PG-13   2007   1hr 53min
   
Australia
Director: Baz Luhrmann
   PG-13   2009   2hr 45min
   
 

Member Movie Reviews

Debbie M. from ALABASTER, AL
Reviewed on 8/27/2013...
Had not seen this and watched the other night! What a treat - great movie, great plot - you can never ever go wrong with Robin Williams!
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Movie Reviews

"Perception Of Legitimacy Is More Important Than Legitimacy
Brian E. Erland | Brea, CA - USA | 02/24/2007
(3 out of 5 stars)

"The '06 release of the DVD `Man of the Year' is a tale of two movies not so cleverly disguised as one. It begins like a house on fire leading the viewer to expect this to be the comedy of the year, a tour-de-force by the incomparable Robin Williams as talk show host and comedian Tom Dobbs, soon to become the president-elect of the Unite States. With the presence of Christopher Walken in the role of his personal manager Jack Menken the movie appears on track for a laugh a minute feature.

However all the clever and funny political ranting and raving that distinguishes the first half of the film are sadly and unexpectedly put aside for a not so intriguing conspiracy drama that pushes what Robin Williams does best into the background where he is forced to passively watch the second half of the film wind down into mediocrity. Robin does fire up the comedic monologue again just before the end and thankfully is able to partially save what would have otherwise been a major disaster.

Too bad director Barry Levinson couldn't make up his mind about what kind of film he wanted to make. 'Man of the Year' had the right lead man and cast in place for what could have been a cultural classic to rival Sidney Lumet's 'Network' from '76. What happened Barry?"
Bipartisan Movie
Paul J. Moriarty | North Adams, MA United States | 10/15/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"A funny movie that reflects people's general feeling of disgust with today's political system. No matter what political party you belong to, if any, you will love this movie. Robin Williams stars as a comedian/talk-show host who campaigns as an independent candidate for President because he's tired of both Democrats and Republicans and wants to give America an alternative choice. He becomes Ross Perot on speed. I sat through this movie thinking "I might vote for this guy" and, when the movie ended in the theater, people actually stood up and applauded indicating how it was hitting home. I can't wait to see the Director's Cut to find out what was left out! It's a must see and a must own!!!"
A Hidden Treasure
Grey Wolffe | North Waltham, MA United States | 03/06/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Robin Williams has created a movie that tells us so much about ourselves and who Americans think they are. It hasn't done as well as it should have because it's not as funny as people expect it to be. What it is, is a try at making a movie that tells about the dangers of corporate greed and the way that people look at elections.

Some of the satire is so subtle in places that you need to watch it two or three times. Listen very carefully to the answers of the other candidates at the debate, and to their comments at other times during the movie.

Robin Williams character is a cross between John Stewart and Ralph Nader, but Lewis Black almost steals the movie as his writer. It would be interesting to know how much of the movie was ad libs between the two.

In the end though the movie cops out by letting there be a re-election between the same two bozos, and one of them goes on to do the same old same old, so it's disappointing in that way."