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American Dreamz

  • 20062006
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 47m
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American Dreamz (2006)
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The new season of "American Dreamz," the wildly popular television singing contest, has captured the country's attention, as the competition looks to be between a young Midwestern gal (Moore... Read allThe new season of "American Dreamz," the wildly popular television singing contest, has captured the country's attention, as the competition looks to be between a young Midwestern gal (Moore) and a showtunes-loving young man from Orange County (Golzari). Recently awakened Preside... Read allThe new season of "American Dreamz," the wildly popular television singing contest, has captured the country's attention, as the competition looks to be between a young Midwestern gal (Moore) and a showtunes-loving young man from Orange County (Golzari). Recently awakened President Staton (Quaid) even wants in on the craze, as he signs up for the potential explosive s... Read all
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    • Paul Weitz
    • Paul Weitz
  • Stars
    • Hugh Grant
    • Dennis Quaid
    • Mandy Moore
    • Paul Weitz
    • Paul Weitz
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    • Hugh Grant
    • Dennis Quaid
    • Mandy Moore
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    • 139Critic reviews
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    Willem Dafoe and Dennis Quaid in American Dreamz (2006)
    Mandy Moore in American Dreamz (2006)
    Hugh Grant and Dennis Quaid in American Dreamz (2006)
    Hugh Grant and Dennis Quaid in American Dreamz (2006)
    Dennis Quaid and Marcia Gay Harden in American Dreamz (2006)
    Sam Golzari in American Dreamz (2006)
    Winter Jonz and Noureen DeWulf in American Dreamz (2006)
    Chris Klein, Jennifer Coolidge, and Seth Meyers in American Dreamz (2006)
    Mandy Moore in American Dreamz (2006)
    Hugh Grant and Chris Klein in American Dreamz (2006)
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    Hugh Grant, Adam Busch, and Mandy Moore in American Dreamz (2006)

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    Hugh Grant
    Hugh Grant
    • Martin Tweed
    Dennis Quaid
    Dennis Quaid
    • President Staton
    Mandy Moore
    Mandy Moore
    • Sally Kendoo
    Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    • Chief of Staff
    Chris Klein
    Chris Klein
    • William Williams
    Jennifer Coolidge
    Jennifer Coolidge
    • Martha Kendoo
    Sam Golzari
    Sam Golzari
    • Omer
    Marcia Gay Harden
    Marcia Gay Harden
    • First Lady
    Seth Meyers
    Seth Meyers
    • Chet Krogl
    John Cho
    John Cho
    • Ittles
    Judy Greer
    Judy Greer
    • Accordo
    Bernard White
    Bernard White
    • Agha Babur
    Winter Jonz
    Winter Jonz
    • Iqbal Riza
    • (as Tony Yalda)
    Noureen DeWulf
    Noureen DeWulf
    • Shazzy Riza
    • (as Noureen Dewulf)
    Shohreh Aghdashloo
    Shohreh Aghdashloo
    • Nazneen Riza
    Jay Harik
    Jay Harik
    • Ali Riza
    Adam Busch
    Adam Busch
    • Sholem Glickstein
    Haaz Sleiman
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      • Paul Weitz
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    • Trivia
      Writer/director Paul Weitz claims that he wrote the original draft of the American Dreamz (2006) script before he had ever watched an episode of American Idol (2002).
    • Goofs
      Sally's boyfriend and the production staff look through a dressing room keyhole. The keyhole is to a modern tumbler lock, which can't be seen through.
    • Quotes

      Omer: One and two, three and four, five, hey!

      Iqbal Riza: What are you doing?

      Omer: Nothing, nothing, I'm just rehearsing some dance steps.

      Iqbal Riza: Oh...

      Omer: Look Iqbal, I am so sorry...

      Iqbal Riza: Stop!I don't want your pity. Does it look like I need pity?

      Omer: No, no, no you have far too much dignity.

      Iqbal Riza: If these people know nothing about talent there's not much I can do about it, is there? So let's see it. Let's see your dance steps.

      Omer: Oh... alright. One and two, three and four.

      Iqbal Riza: [Iqbal waves his hand up to Omer for him to stop]

      Omer: What?

      Iqbal Riza: Oh there's no way you're going to win this thing.

      Omer: I know, I fear as much.

      Iqbal Riza: [Iqbal sighs and looks him up and down]

      [Iqbal takes Omer to his stage]

      Iqbal Riza: Get up there, up on the stage.

      Omer: Are you sure?

      Iqbal Riza: Do it! Before I change my mind. Okay, now this is just a bass track. It's good for practicing moves too.

      [Iqbal turns on the stereo]

      Omer: Mmm. I don't like this kind of music.

      Iqbal Riza: It's just a bass track! It's just for rehearsal!

      Omer: Okay...

      Iqbal Riza: [Iqbal sighs] Now one problem you have is you move like a reanimated corpse in a zombie movie. Not good, you need to loosen up. Okay, come on, let's go, free form jazz dancing. Right now, immediately.

      Omer: Iqbal, why are you helping me? I destroyed your dream.

      Iqbal Riza: Yeah, you did, but that was yesterday. Today I turned a page in a new chapter in my life. I'm not sure being a performer was ever what I was really meant for. I'm more of a behind the scenes player, a puppeteer, a svengali if you will. As of today I'm your manager.

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      Stars and Stripes Forever
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    8/10
    "American Dreamz" is a brave and hysterical satire that mocks everything and everyone.
    "American Dreamz" is first and foremost a satire on pop culture America. This movie is based around the television series American Dreamz which is the highest grossing show not only in America but around the world as well. The show is hosted by Martin Tweed, (Hugh Grant) a heartless man who is just doing the show for his own selfish reasons. American Dreamz is about to start its new season and as they go through the casting process they pick a southern girl named Sally Kendoo (Mandy Moore), an Arab named Omer (Sam Golzari) and many others. But that's not all the movie focuses on, it also focuses on President Staton (Dennis Quaid) who has just gotten reelected but is finally beginning to wonder what's going on in this world he is supposedly running. As the president begins to question his role, Vice President Sutter (Willem Dafoe) signs President Staton up to appear on the season finale of American Dreamz so he can redeem his image to the American Public. Bold and funny moments ensue…

    "American Dreamz" is a very ballsy and brave movie. At times it is so hard to realize you're watching a movie that was made by the big Hollywood studios because this film mocks everything about their culture and thinking. I think this film will be appreciated by very few because people will not be able to look at this film for what it is, a satire. The movie mocks so much about our current country from the television show American Idol to George Bush and Dick Cheney. I feel so few will be able to understand that this film isn't to be taken seriously, since it mocks issues that are happening in real life.

    What I liked best about "American Dreamz" was that it mocked everything and everyone. From rich America to white trash America no one was safe. The movie mocks the United States as well as Iraq. It mocks fashion, music, television and so forth. It's a brave movie for being able to mock all these things because I can see so many people getting ticked off by the film.

    But forget about everyone else for a moment, this review is based on my thoughts and I found the film to be incredible. It is one of the best movies I have seen so far this year. The film provides a lot of laughs and never drags on. The movie wants its audience to be able to laugh at themselves, something that Americans tend not to be able to do so well. It's a brave and comedic satire that pulls all the right punches and is based around a show that is truly something that everyone in the world is aware of.

    Hugh Grant is terrific as Martin Tweed, the foul-mouthed, uncaring, fame seeker who doesn't care about anyone but himself. He pretty much mocks Simon Cowell from the show "American Idol" and I think he does this well. Mandy Moore is terrific as well and I think after a few more roles like this and "Saved!" she will start being recognized in Hollywood. Her character Sally Kendoo is pretty much a female version of Martin Tweed. She is uncaring, she wants fame, and she doesn't seem to care about anyone but herself. Not to mention she is a perfect mockery of such pop icons like Britney Spears and Carrie Underwood. Dennis Quaid does a great job impersonating President Bush and actually makes a more likable President in my opinion then the real George Bush. Also Willem Dafoe is the perfect mockery of Dick Cheney. I think his performance here is so dead on that he should receive some kind of nomination for his portrayal. But the real star of the movie is Omer played by Sam Golzari. He absolutely steals the movie from everyone else. He is the most likable and sweet character. At first you laugh at him but as the film goes on you begin to really love his character and feel for him.

    Paul Weitz is the director, writer and producer of "American Dreamz." Weitz is one talented guy who takes so many actors and makes them into something great. "About a Boy," "In Good Company," and his short lived but brilliant television series "Cracking Up" all prove that he is a talented guy who can create original and clever work and "American Dreamz" is no different. But not only is he a great director but a great writer as well. His screenplay is great and mocks cultures with dead on examples, not to mention his non-typical Hollywood ending which I applaud him for leaving in. I read audience reactions from the test screenings about the ending were pretty negative but I am glad he kept it because I feel it's a great ending.

    Bottom Line, "American Dreamz" is for audiences who can laugh at themselves and the culture they are apart of. This is a film that people will either love or hate and there will only be a few in between. It's not a movie for those who are easily offended or see the world as something that shouldn't be made fun of. It's a satire in its finest form. You have a terrific cast all of whom are solid at their roles, the script is brilliant and brave, and the directing is wonderful. This movie even makes you think when you laugh. You can't ask for a better comedy movie to come out of Hollywood, this is the finest satire to be released from a major studio in years. If you have a decent sense of humor and can laugh at yourself every once in a while, check out "American Dreamz" because it really is a dream with a Z.

    MovieManMenzel's final rating for "American Dreamz" is a 9/10. It's the best satire to come out of Hollywood in years.
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      • April 21, 2006 (United States)
      • United States
      • Universal (United States)
      • English
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      • Los Angeles Center Studios - 450 S. Bixel Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
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