This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

"Dick", aside from the inherent laugh value in its title (it's okay, you can admit it) puts an delightful spin on history, suggesting that Deep Throat was actually just two ditzy blondes who got really lucky. Even ten years after we all heard who the mystery informant really was, that's still funny. This whole thing feels like a counterpoint to "All the President's Men", right down to the opening shot (and its explanation for the 18-minute gap in the Nixon tapes was pretty clever).But this is one hell of a cast (jeez, everyone is in this flick), and the chemistry between Williams and Dunst forms the bubbly and likable core of the movie. If the jokes aren't doing it for you, I guarantee you'll like the Ferrell and McCullough take on Woodward and Bernstein. Not to mention pretty much all of Nixon's staff.7/10

This is a thoroughly enjoyable comedy. And yes, this is a "what might have happened" type of movie, so please don't get your knickers in a twist as you watch how two teenage girls got involved in the Watergate scandal.These girls are visiting the White House on a field trip and they end up meeting president Nixon because of taking a wrong turn in one of the corridors. They become official dog walkers and the president's "secret youth advisers". Without realizing it, these girls are deep into the Watergate scandal and they become a source for the two reporters who revealed it all. I loved the way in which the script interleaves with actual events including the 18 1/2 minutes of blank tape - that was the best!!!One of the other reviewers mentioned that it is best enjoyed if you are 35 or older and I am inclined to agree with that viewpoint. If you do not have an understanding of the Watergate scandal and it's impact on American politics, then you wouldn't enjoy this movie. To quote another reviewer, this is truly a "hidden gem". My actual rating for this is a 6.5.

DickThe White House would make an excellent setting for a porno, with all of its dick-heads, pussies and assholes.Unfortunately, the Deep Throat in this comedy is really a whistleblower.On the White House tour, Betsy (Kirsten Dunst) and Arlene (Michelle Williams) are whisked away by G. Gordon Liddy (Harry Shearer) and interrogated on their accidental involvement in Watergate.Dumb but dangerous, President Nixon (Dan Hedaya) appoints them White House dog-walkers.Around the oval office, however, they continue to unknowingly influence the course of history.When dismissed from office, they decide to tell-all to Woodward (Will Ferrell) and Bernstein (Bruce McCulloch), under an assumed name inspired by a blue movie.A witty re-imagining of the Watergate scandal, Dick has enough history to be educational and enough laughs to make history tolerable.Incidentally, the only ones having sex in the White House during Nixon's reign was Checkers and Spiro Agnew's leg.Green Light vidiotreviews.blogspot.ca

The "Dick" refers to Richard Nixon of course! What did you think it meant? With a fantastic cast including: Michelle Williams, Kirsten Dunst (both absolutely adorable as Arlene and Betsy), and Will Ferrell (as Bob Woodward). With Terri Garr. It plays like an overlong SNL sketch, because SNL was involved in the production. It "explains" the entire Watergate scandal and so much more. Of course it's all tongue-in-cheek.Two 15-year-old teenage girls mail a fan letter to Bobby Sherman, late at night, and unwittingly run into G. Gordon Liddy which ultimately sends the police dashing to uncover the Watergate break-in. When they go to the White House (school tour), Liddy recognizes them, ("they have the I-Q of yams") and Nixon himself asks the two girls to become the "official White House dog-walkers" for Checkers, to keep tabs on them. Her teacher refuses to believe this and says, more or less, that they both will go to Hell for telling such lies, but it's all true! Then they give all the details to two bumbling Washington Post reporters, including Nixon's staff shredding documents and packing bribe money for the people on the "Creep" list. All the major players, including Kissinger, are portrayed as either hotheads or complete idiots. Dan Hedaya, as Nixon, is devilishly funny and even looks like him. Even "Checkers" hates Nixon! There is 18.5 minutes missing on that infamous Nixon tape because Arlene sings "I honestly Love You" to "Tricky Dick", and then "Dick" erases it. The Russian Peace Accord went so well because the girls unwittingly baked up a batch of pot-laced "Hello Dolly" cookies which mellowed out everyone, including Brezhnev. The girls steal copies of the other White House tapes by sneaking into Haldeman's house. They use the cover name "Deep Throat" because Betsy's older brother Larry is into porn. For a full synopsis, go to "Roger Ebert.com". Marked down slightly for Nixon's anti-Semitic ranting and raving, and an F-bomb, which will certainly be cut for network and cable. A minor play-on-words as the girls blurt out comments about "Dick" at both a roller rink and the Washington Mall. The girls make American Flag hot pants outfits, and wave a banner at Dick as his helicopter flies over The Watergate and Washington for the very last time. The banner reads: "You Suck, Dick"! You will love the"1970's" musical soundtrack and costumes. It's a funny and clever satire and well worth your time, especially if you are over 35. This did not do well at the box office, due to its peculiar title. (BTW: That "blur" near the backside of "Arlene" is to mask a big "tramp- stamp" near her bottom.) Also, did anyone notice that part of "Checkers the dog" is not played by a cocker spaniel?