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Wag The Dog (DVD)

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WEEKS BEFORE THE ELECTION, WHITE HOUSE SPINMASTER CONRAD BREANWHEN THE PRESIDENT IS CAUGHT IN A SEX SCANDAL LESS THAN TWOCREATES A PHONY WAR WITH THE HELP OF HOLLYWOOD PRODUCER STANLEYWHEN THE PRESIDENT IS CAUGHT IN A SEX SCANDAL LESS THAN TWOMOTSS. IT'S A WICKEDLY FUNNY POLITICAL SATIRE THAT COULDN'T BEWHEN THE PRESIDENT IS CAUGHT IN A SEX SCANDAL LESS THAN TWOMORE TIMELY.

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.01 x 0.01 x 0.01 inches; 2.72 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 794043465826
Director ‏ : ‎ Barry Levinson
Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC
Release date ‏ : ‎ November 15, 2005
Actors ‏ : ‎ Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Anne Heche, Denis Leary, Willie Nelson
Producers ‏ : ‎ Michael De Luca, Jane Rosenthal, Robert De Niro, Ezra Swerdlow, Barry Levinson
Studio ‏ : ‎ Warner Bros.
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00G4QEU8W
Writers ‏ : ‎ Hilary Henkin, David Mamet

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shopgirl728

Basically a prequel to 2020/2021 disguised as a campy comedy

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021

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Saw this as a teenager and got a kick out of it. It was just a silly, fun film back then. I watched it again the other day for my personal research in diving into what’s really happening on the political stage now in 2020/2021, and behind the curtains, all they don’t let us see. It’s still a silly film but I realize now it’s more like reality. I think the makers were either trying to warn us/give us clues to what’s going really going on, or it’s predictive programming. Either way, it’s definitely a head nod to real life, not just a corny fiction film.

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Anthony McCracken

A movie for everyone, seriously

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2022

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Do you distrust the media? This movie is for you. Do you ever wonder why anyone would possibly distrust the media? This movie is also for you. It’s a timeless satire that doesn’t draw political lines or accuse one side or the other of manipulating the media because they know that would severely dilute the point: that the media in general is corrupt. I don’t see the film as taking the bleakest look, just a comical way of showing the importance of thinking for yourself. To not fully trust the media in all of its forms, but to think as you absorb. Hoffman and Deniro give incredible performances, the writing and directing are on point to keep the pacing up and show that the momentum of individuals caught up in a team objective of saving a presidents’ re-election campaign is addictive to watch, even when it’s hilariously unsettling.

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Mrs. R

More Bite Than Bark

Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2018

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Explains perfectly what's going on with the media and political manipulation of this country. Intended as satire, it's a little too close to the truth for comfort! Amusing and effective in its storytelling. Masterful execution of a plot that should make you shudder. Will get you to thinking for sure!

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Tammors

Entertaining look at a fictional (but realistic) political cover-up

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2020

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I enjoyed this movie, and it could likely become one of my favorites. But I wouldn't really call it "comedy". I tend to laugh more during movies that are a little less realistic and more ridiculous. (The part Woody Harrelson was in was pretty hysterical though.)

I see this more as a light-hearted approach to the very real problem of political whitewashing. A more serious treatment would have made it scary and depressing. The satirical treatment they gave the subject makes it entertaining, while also giving us a warning about how easy it is for politicians (and anybody with enough money behind them (to deceive and distract the public.

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Catherine Pacheco

Exceeded all Expectations

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2019

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I was looking for this Movie for years. Whether on VHS or DVD, I kept looking and came across this listing, and this supplier, of a previously owned DVD. The price was perfect. I was expecting a slightly handled dvd with/without it's original packaging, with evidence of resting on shelves for a number of years. Arrival of item, exceeded all expectations. I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the envelope to find a brand new, never viewed, still in the original packaging/security sealed and wrapped dvd. Clean, no damage to packaging anywhere. I haven't opened it yet, but I expect to have a great day of popcorn, and a few good movies. One of which will be Wag the Dog.

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One of my all time favorite comedies.

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2017

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Yeah, it's adult(it's rated "r" after all.
It's funnier than heck.
It has many fine performances by many fine actors who really seem to be enjoying the job.
It makes perfect sense- the King of spin played by Robert DeNiro a key trouble shooter that
they call when the stuff hits the fan.
" Why does the dog wag it's tail? It has a brain. If the tail had a brain it would wag the dog". Think about it!

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Jonathan Scott

Exactly what's happening in Ukraine right now!

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2022

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Gotta love prodictive programming in Hollywood! This is exactly what they are trying to stage in Ukraine right now! You can't make this crap up! All and all I give it 5 stars. Much better then they are doing in Ukraine right now!

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Great cast, brilliant writing and acting

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2021

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My VCR copy bought the farm so I picked up a DVD. I watch it a couple of times a year. Reminds me of one of those great Paddy Chiefski 60's films like The Hospital, or a Duval movie like Network. Well cast and acted and a BIG clue as to what our world is about these days with all the false flags and lies.

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Elleppi

A smart and provocative film made by Hollywood against contemporary Hollywood-style wars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2015

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No wonder this film has such a limite ddistribution in HV: just a dvd around the world, no blu ray, very few runs on tv: because it is a captivating film made in the hollywood way, by hollywood people (DeNiro, Hoffman, Barry Levinson and writer David Mamet) while conveying a cynical and provocative view of contemporary global politics and media-based wars.
It basically anticipate the dynamics and intelligence behind our more recent wars (from Afghanistan on).
And it is so linear, clear and smart in telling how media and political manipulation works, that I guess it might have been a reason of embarassment for Hollywood Studios so that's why it was never re-release so far. So basically get this film and hold it tight, because I guess we might wait years before they show it again.
Just watch it and think if it does not resemble what keeps on happening with us about fake revolutions and western wars: here it shows how it is all a Hollywood-style operation, where you play with clichè and script a story to appeal audience and make it support whatever you want. It just takes a far away allegedly oppressed people, some heroes, a captivating supporting campaign talking about freedom, maybe a song to represent it, and some good old rethorics. And the war is won....

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Sharon

Tony Blair/Bush Jr " this is nothing "

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 5, 2018

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Needs to be seen. As you could see this every night on the news for the rest of your life. There is no War but lets go anyway.. Blair/Bush come to mind. "This is nothing" .."Good ole Shoe" Dont forget there was No W. M. D. "Lets hope we can learn some lessons " A Blair

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RR Waller

American political satire on a new level

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 22, 2011

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Rare in the American film list, this is a satire. Even rarer, it is an amusing, successful satire. With Robert DeNiro and Dustin Hoffman as its lead actors, each playing their hearts out, although Hoffman steals the show with his over-the-top, effeminate, creative producer, it could hardly fail.
It will not be to everyone's taste but in its extremes, I could not help thinking about the "dodgy dossier", WMDs, presentations to the UN and other political legends.

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Paul Barrett

Smile And Worry.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2018

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Funny very, very funny. But cruel because the joke is on us - The US & Western World. This is a wonderful film but expect some tough laughs. This I feel is very much like it was / is.

4 people found this helpful

Marijn van de Geer

Wag the Dog

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2013

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DVD in excellent condition, eventhough it was not new. I chose to buy a second hand one because the price of a new one was ridiculous, made the right decision! The film is brilliant: thought provoking and hilarious, and makes you think: how far from the truth is this??? Worrying. Very happy with it.

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