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Apr 20, 2006 · Reviews. The bumbling idol. Roger Ebert April 20, 2006. Tweet. The bubbly and conniving Sally Kendoo (Mandy Moore) makes her grand entrance as a contestant on "American Dreamz," a reality show hosted by the self-loathing Martin Tweed (Hugh Grant). Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. "American Dreamz" is a comedy, not a satire.
Apr 21, 2006 · A cheerfully silly satire with an unfortunate lack of focus, American Dreamz takes aim at numerous targets, but isn't pointed enough for relevant social commentary. Read Critics Reviews....
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- Comedy, Drama
- PG-13
Parents need to know that this satire pokes fun at President Bush, American Idol, and Western fears of terrorism (the would-be presidential assassins here are "Arabic" and comic). The film makes the TV show and the presidential administration look equally dishonest. A character cheats on her fiancé. Characters….
Apr 21, 2006 · With Hugh Grant, Dennis Quaid, Mandy Moore, Willem Dafoe. A popular television music talent competition hosted by a pompous egomaniac becomes the setting for an assassination attempt when the President of the United States becomes a celebrity judge in an attempt to rehabilitate his image.
Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News. An all-over-the-map satire of American Idol where there are enough positives to outweigh the negatives....
Apr 21, 2006 · Kenneth Turan. Listen. Playlist. Los Angeles Times and Morning Edition film critic Kenneth Turan reviews American Dreamz, directed by Paul Weitz. It stars Hugh Grant as a Simon Cowell-like...
On review website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 38% based on 184 reviews, with an average rating of 5.3/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "A cheerfully silly satire with an unfortunate lack of focus, American Dreamz takes aim at numerous targets, but isn't pointed enough for relevant social commentary."
