On Christmas Day, My Wife and I Watched "The American President."

[MineralMan]

It's a Rob Reiner movie, for one thing, and it dates back to 1995, when things seemed a lot simpler. It's also a Christmas Movie, which added to its appeal.

I hadn't seen it since it first hit the theaters, so it seemed pretty fresh to me again.

What a rare thing: A romantic comedy and a political movie rolled into one. Thank you Rob Reiner! We miss you.

What struck me the most, though, was the political tone it took. It was set in a time when politics were still rational to a large degree. Would that it were so today.

It ended well, but it's a romantic comedy, so of course it did. But, we could have a movie that put romance and politics on the same level. Again, would that it were still so today.

If you want to watch a Rob Reiner movie, I recommend it. You'll enjoy it, I'm certain.

[bluescribbler]

1. We watched it last night, too.

We liked it a lot.

[3catwoman3]

2. This is one of my favorite movies.

I've watched it many, many times.

I call this movie, Downton Abbey, and The West Wing my mental comfort food - I watch them when I need to feel good.

[MustLoveBeagles]

3. I haven't seen it recently but I remember liking it

I'll have to give it a re-watch. Was Michael J. Fox in this movie? I can't remember.

[MineralMan]

5. Yes, a much younger Michael J. Fox. Good to see him in this.

[Nanjeanne]

4. Sometimes when I can't stand it any longer - I go through a slew of "Presidents" movies . . . like

American President
The Contender
Dave
Lincoln

Heck - even Independence Day!

[Aristus]

6. Brilliant screenplay by Aaron Sorkin.

And a superb warm-up for his television series "The West Wing", starring TAP supporting actor, Martin Sheen.

[MineralMan]

7. Yes, indeed!

[legallyblondeNYC]

8. Ah, yes, how Clinton-esq.

An entire nation riveted by OJ Simpson and Monica Lewinsky (and her co-stars, Linda Tripp, and Ken Starr).

Yet, somehow, generally a time of decent economics and relative peace.

[MineralMan]

9. Yes. A more naive time, perhaps.

However, you can go back to "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" for another example of the romantic comedy/political story. From 1939, it also gets down to the last minute speech that turns the table. Also a naive movie, but also a heartwarming fantasy about what it should be like.