Directed by the recently departed Ivan Reitman (“Stripes,” “Meatballs,” “Twins,” “Kindergarten Cop”), “Dave” pulls off the rare feat of being rooted in politics without displaying any whiff of partisanship. Sophisticated but relatable and smart while coming off as erudite, it is a comedy with endless charm and an ability to impart a common sense message without standing on a soap box doing so. Writer Gary Ross received the movie’s sole Academy Award nomination (for Best Original Screenplay), something he also did a few years earlier with “Big” and later on down the road with “Seabiscuit.”
Kevin Kline in “Dave.” Warner Bros.
