Fearless Leader uses hypnotic television broadcasts to entrance the American population, urging them to elect him as leader. Alexander and Russo are less than great in these roles, as they hardly look evil and don't act crafty or scheming. The movie is comprised of many unrelated scenes, each etched with a prominent joke or funny sequence. It's full of slapstick cracks, like when the President gets involved and consults his military advisers, comically named Generals Food, Store, and Mission. Cheesy, yet laughable.
Sympathy spouts out infantile talk about the importance of fulfilling childhood dreams.
It's appropriate though, considering her character's campy dialogue is enough to put you to sleep. Many of this movie's jokes are subtle enough that only a handful of people will laugh, though the rest of the crowd might feel a bit puzzled. Randy Quaid, recently separated from Meg Ryan, plays an emotionless FBI director, although I'm not sure if it was the script or Quaid's acting which ruined the character. In fact, it's so unexpected that even De Niro cracks a smile. This is the best movie I ever watched since last year.