Chris Rock co-wrote, directed and stars in this uproarious comic outing about an obscure alderman who is selected to run for president when the current frontrunner is killed in a plane crash. Nominated as a sure-fire loser to eliminate competition for a shady senator, Rock shocks everyone when he begins to gain popularity and becomes an actual contender. Can he and running mate Bernie Mac turn the tide and make it to the White House? With Dylan Baker, Robin Givens, Keith David, and Tracy Morgan. 95 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; audio commentary by Rock; deleted scenes; "making of" documentary; biographies; photo gallery.Chris Rock writes, directs, and stars in the sassy political comedy
Head of State, about Mays Gilliam, a black man who's chosen by t! he leaders of an unspecificed party to run for president after their previous candidates die in a plan crash. Though he initially follows his handler's instructions, Gilliam soon starts handling speeches in his own brazen, outspoken way, which starts to turn the tide--which upsets the party leaders who chose him, since they expected him to lose. While
Head of State doesn't quite have the razor wit that Rock wields in his stand-up routine, it has a sharper edge than just about any other political satire in recent memory. Rock bursts with charisma, and his supporting cast (including Lynn Whitfield, Dylan Baker, Robin Givens, and especially Bernie Mac as Gilliam's brother and running mate) provide solid comic support.
--Bret FetzerChris Rock co-wrote, directed and stars in this uproarious comic outing about an obscure alderman who is selected to run for president when the current frontrunner is killed in a plane crash. Nominated as a sure-fire loser to eliminate ! competition for a shady senator, Rock shocks everyone when he ! begins t o gain popularity and becomes an actual contender. Can he and running mate Bernie Mac turn the tide and make it to the White House? With Dylan Baker, Robin Givens, Keith David, and Tracy Morgan. 95 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; audio commentary by Rock; deleted scenes; "making of" documentary; biographies; photo gallery.Chris Rock writes, directs, and stars in the sassy political comedy
Head of State, about Mays Gilliam, a black man who's chosen by the leaders of an unspecificed party to run for president after their previous candidates die in a plan crash. Though he initially follows his handler's instructions, Gilliam soon starts handling speeches in his own brazen, outspoken way, which starts to turn the tide--which upsets the party leaders who chose him, since they expected him to lose. While
Head of State doesn't quite have the razor wit that Rock wields in his! stand-up routine, it has a sharper edge than just about any other political satire in recent memory. Rock bursts with charisma, and his supporting cast (including Lynn Whitfield, Dylan Baker, Robin Givens, and especially Bernie Mac as Gilliam's brother and running mate) provide solid comic support.
--Bret Fetzer
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