Houdini's Magic Movie Ticket

This was a goofy film spoofing George W. Bush (represented by the always likable Dennis Quaid), American Idol, and terrorists. The shallow feeling of Pop Idol shows, hosts, and contestants was made fun of to a great extent. One thing I enjoyed was how the President seemed to become enlightened through the film. He begins to realize how he's been misled, and that he needs to study things on his own and make up his mind one way or another, as an individual. It was fun to see hope in that regard.

There were a lot of recognizable people in this film, most notably: Hugh Grant, Dennis Quaid, Mandy Moore, Willem Dafoe, and Chris Klein. Dafoe was great as the President's Chief of Staff. Nearly unrecognizable.

Part of the plot involved a reluctant terrorist who makes it onto the show, only to be manipulated by his sinister brethren into a plan of violence. Luckily, things work out ok (to some degree). The film made fun of terrorists, but not in an offensive way. It was light and humorous. A nice break from other emotions inspired by bad guys.

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