Andrew
Fleming (The Craft) directs this nutty satire that is actually smarter than it
looks. Michelle Williams (Halloween H2O, Dawson's Creek) and Kirsten Dunst (Interview
With A Vampire, Drop Dead Gorgeous) play airheads who help foil the Watergate
scandal, in what can only be described as All The President's Men meets Clueless.
This
film is essentially a one joke movie. Most of the film's humor comes from the
title and from watching these dimwits inadvertently put a stop to the most infamous
political scandal in history.
Dunst
is decent, but Williams is really the treasure here. She gives a depth and vulnerability
to her character that really shines through. The supporting cast is also outstanding;
including Dan Hedaya as Dick, Will Ferrell, David Foley, and a hilarious walk-on
by Saul Rubinek as Henry Kissinger.
Dick
isn't consistent and does rely on some pretentious bathroom humor, but it had
just enough charm to earn an erect thumb.
