Head of State (2003)
Storyline
When a presidential candidate dies unexpectedly in the middle of the campaign, the Democratic party unexpectedly picks a Washington, D.C. alderman, Mays Gilliam (Rock) as his replacement .
Directors
Cast
Annika Pergament, Keith David, Jude Ciccolella, Dylan Baker, Bernie Mac, James Rebhorn, Nick Searcy, Lynn Whitfield, Tracy Morgan, Chris Rock, Tamala Jones, Reg E. Cathey, Robin Givens, Robert Stanton, Stephanie March, Mark Zeisler, Nate Dogg, Clarke Peters, Delaney Williams, Ed Wheeler, Angie Mattson, Elizabeth J. Carlisle, Kirk Penberthy, John Badila, Jamil Shaw, Patrice O'Neal, Doug Roberts, Tony Harris
Trailer
Reviews
80
Dallas Observer
Chris Rock gets to direct himself, and as a result is finally starring in a laugh-out-loud funny movie.
75
Chicago Sun-Times
An imperfect movie, but not a boring one and not lacking in intelligence.
70
Chicago Reader
The gags come fast and furious, and though some are a little stale, Rock and cowriter Ali LeRoi strive for wit over crudity.
63
ReelViews
The key term here is "fairy tale," because, although the movie occasionally tries for dramatic moments, they're overplayed, undercooked, and divorced from reality.
50
Film Threat
After all is said and done, it seems like the jokes during the end credits are the tow truck of the movie, the engine quitting after the halfway point.
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