A classic 90s high concept movie that, despite it's unbelievable premise, remains earnest, charming and surprisingly convincing. A feel-good movie that manages to make politics enjoyable, and has you wholeheartedly rooting for our main guy Dave. I wish we had more of these kinds of movies today.

Too many plot holes to really enjoy but the actors give it a real try. You really have to suspend belief to watch.

Masterful romcom with a political twist and plenty of fantasy.

How can anybody not love this film? it's pure gold: hugely funny and deeply moving. And what a cast! I watch it every year or so, and it never gets old. Maybe partly because politics keeps getting worse and worse. I'm still amazed a film about politics is in my top handful of favourites.

Thoroughly enjoyable movie from beginning to end- Kevin Kline excellent- Watch if you want to escape for a couple hours

Rubbish. Just fast forward to the last scene, throw up in you mouth a little bit, and save yourself 1 1/2 hours.

Dave is a truly fun and enjoyable movie, and despite its age (30 years since it was released), it's a highly rewatchable and and entertaining movie to this day. Kevin Kline (who portrays both President Bill Mitchell and our titular protagonist Dave Kovic) at his finest during the funniest times of the movie and equally powerful at the dramatic scenes as well. The supporting cast is very capable and incredible... Sigourney Weaver the First Lady, Eleanor Mitchell, provides the strength and heart. Frank Langella as Chief-of-Staff Bob Alexander, has the gravitas to be the perfect antagonist. His sidekick Alan Reed (portrayed by Kevin Dunn) is a good/bad communications director. Ving Rhames (pre MI movie days) as Duane, the secret service agent, provides perhaps my favorite scene in the 3rd act. Charles Grodin as Murray, Dave's friend and often employment destination for his temp agency's clients. Ben Kingsley, as ever, with his presence (albeit in very short scenes) as the VP. Plus pre-famous Laura Linney and Bonnie Hunt, are there as bonus finds, too. Director Ivan Reitman made a truly wonderful movie that's as classic and as timely as it still is today. While I know it's being idealistic, and this is a piece of fiction, the things that happen in the end with Dave as the president and subsequently as a potential councilman was quite a nice ending. And Duane at the end!!! Hahaha a nice mic drop.

A political comedy that had foolish moments that we know wouldn't happen in reality. The acting was great, where characters are able to form some form of chemistry. This is the second time that I watched Kevin Kline impersonating two characters, the other being in Wild Wild West. I think he did a fine job with his character because he showed how a nobody can have wishes to become somebody that makes a difference. My favorite scene was the chemistry that unexpectedly got built between him and Sigourney Weaver. Frank Langella's character also was marvelous as he was able to show the true form of a person who can drastically change while abusing power. A fine film that can help us hope for a president that can continue to care for its people.

Dave tried too hard to give people the cliches of modern politics and as such failed to ring true. In other words, not a very imaginative script. That being said, Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver did a good job with their roles and carried the movie over the top of a weak script. Worth a watch- a feel good romantic comedy.

Leave it to Dave to save the day or at least face... Kevin Kline plays dual roles as the President of the United States and as Dave, a small business owner who share the exact same facial features A supporting cast lead by Frank Langella, Sigourney Weaver, Ben Kingsley, Ving Rhames, Kevin Dunn, and Laura Linney The president himself suffers a brain injury from a stroke so the White House chief of staff hatches a plan to use Dave as a double for a photo opportunity But he has to play the part longer and they don't even inform the First Lady How long before the press, the nation, and even the presidents wife find out? This is a good natured film with a good heart It provides hopes for the country and what it wanted from the commander in chief Keep in mind the politics are sorely outdated The wondrous sense of good and optimism isn't with us now like it was back then so a story like this couldn't fly now The film has a warm charm to it but not much laughs Ivan Reitman is known for belly inducing scripts but it's lacking here Kline is terrific at bough next to Weaver both feeling caught in a web they can't escape from whether it's the public eye or their tightly knit roles The script just felt very imbalanced given the president's condition and he laughs being meshed Some sloppy ness and parts that drag could've been improved a lot A fair if erratic effort by Reitman

Kevin Kline is so underrated as a leading man, the man has charisma to spare and in the '90s he was at the height of his powers in terms of his personality - he seemed straightforward without being simple, but self-assured whenever he wanted to be. And those character strengths meshed well with his role in Dave - a presidential lookalike who is called to fill in for an incapacitated chief executive while the rest of the country is kept in the dark, but whose energy and honesty start to shake things up for the better. It's a cute film, essentially House of Cards with a completely revised tone and more of a slapstick comedy bent; it also hails from an earlier time when the Presidency had more of a consistent sense of respectability instead of administration after administration of constant allegations and scandals, but the film still plays off a bit of partisan gridlock pretty well. Frank Langella is really solid as a Machiavellian political villain, sort of a modern royal vizier plucking at puppet strings behind the scenes with a restrained emotional range. Nice sensibilities, good pacing, all-around solid film that isn't particularly heavy but doesn't attempt to be (despite organizing a conspiracy around replacing a sitting President with a body double). Would have been hilarious it it ended up with Dave incarcerated at Guantanamo Bay instead, that would've been five stars. Having a DC councilman candidate that looks exactly like a deceased President, running with the support of a former First Lady and a Secret Service member, might raise some eyebrows. (3/5)

With the help of subtle, restrained writing, Kevin Kline offers a terrific portrayal that makes people feel comfortable and finally produces a political comedy that warms the heart.

A sweet, resonant and resplendent reminder that evil cannot triumph if good men are willing to do something.

The old unexplained twin gag, with the president. Worth a watch.

Best presidential movie with a fake President.

Always loved Kevin Kline, and he also is the perfect fit to play the role of a president, who, unlike more recent specimens, actually means well for the people.

Kline is fantastic in this

Kline is a blast and the script was fun.

Dave is a fun little political comedy that manages to touch on real life desires of politicians doing the right thing. It was completely absurd and predictable in almost every facet, but it has enough charm to make it a pleasant movie going experience

Kevin Kline plays an entertaining president!