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Dick is about two ditsy D.C. area teens (Dunst & Williams), who wander off in the White House during a field trip and accidentally walk in on then president Nixon's top-secret Watergate meetings. To keep them quiet, he appoints the duo "Official Dog Walkers". They affectionately refer to him as 'Dick' in return. There are some totally roll-on-the-floor-laughing moments and plenty of drug references (e.g. when they make these cookies called "Hello Dollies" which contain a liberal dose of hash). The treats become instant White House favorites when a meeting of esteemed world leaders all get high and sing the song Hello Dolly! This movie is best viewed when you're with a friend, feeling slaphappy, or 14-years-old. Sure, Dick isn't exactly accurate, but it's funny as hell.

An educational movie.

I really did not understand what Watergate was all about until I saw this movie. It explains everything from how peace conferences work to hobbies like paper paper-mâché to the missing 18 minutes of tape and lots more. To find the more you need to see the movie.

To satisfy those that think "people that like this movie" do not know who the president is; you have to admit it was a toss-up. And maybe you are right, I seem to have forgotten. Oh well, at least I know who one president was due to this movie. And I really like the German guy.

One of my favorites was the explanation of why the identity of Deep Throat will never be known.

"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

Betsy Jobs (Kirsten Dunst) and Arlene Lorenzo (Michelle Williams) are bubbly giggly 15 year old bffs. Betsy lives in the Watergate apartments, and one night, the girls cause the cops to catch the break-in. They keep being in the right place at the right time to cause all kinds of problems for Nixon (Dan Hedaya). When they come to the White House tour, everybody assumes they're clueless, and Nixon decides to keep them as the official White House dog walkers.

I love the political spoof. When this starts with Woodward (Will Ferrell) and Bernstein (Bruce McCulloch) fighting on TV, it signals everything about the movie. All the political personalities are brilliantly played. Kirsten and Michelle are just wonderful. Their cluelessness is hilarious.

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.