Synopsis
When a presidential candidate dies unexpectedly in the middle of the campaign, the Democratic party unexpectedly picks a Washington, D.C. alderman as his replacement.
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Cast
- Chris RockMays Gilliam
- Bernie MacMitch Gilliam
- Dylan BakerMartin Geller
- Nick SearcyBrian Lewis
- Lynn WhitfieldDebra Lassiter
- Robin GivensKim
- Tamala JonesLisa Clark
- James RebhornSenator Bill Arnot
- Keith DavidBernard Cooper
- Tracy MorganMeat Man
Recommendations
- 80
Dallas Observer
Chris Rock gets to direct himself, and as a result is finally starring in a laugh-out-loud funny movie. - 75
Chicago Sun-Times
An imperfect movie, but not a boring one and not lacking in intelligence. - 70
Chicago Reader
The gags come fast and furious, and though some are a little stale, Rock and cowriter Ali LeRoi strive for wit over crudity. - 63
ReelViews
The key term here is "fairy tale," because, although the movie occasionally tries for dramatic moments, they're overplayed, undercooked, and divorced from reality. - 50
Film Threat
After all is said and done, it seems like the jokes during the end credits are the tow truck of the movie, the engine quitting after the halfway point. - 50
USA Today
Chris Rock was busy directing, producing, co-writing and starring in this light comedy. Given his hilarious stand-up routines, one wishes he had spent a little more time on the script. - 40
L.A. Weekly
Pandering, stiffly acted and brimming with awkward (if progressive) political posturing, Rock's films attempt to filter old Hollywood formula through a hip-hop sensibility. - 38
Chicago Tribune
The difference between Head of State and a good comedy is like the difference between Chris Rock and a real actor.
