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Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W. Bush
Comedy · 2009
After playing George W. Bush on Saturday Night Live for many years, funny man Will Ferrell brings his impression to Broadway to send up the 43rd President of the United States of America.
Movie details
Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W. Bush
“Ask not what your country can do for you, but what have I done to your country?”
2009 Comedy 1h 30m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.5 / 10
Community rating
After playing George W. Bush on Saturday Night Live for many years, funny man Will Ferrell brings his impression to Broadway to send up the 43rd President of the United States of America.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W. Bush?
For the defence
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Marty Callner
Written by
Will Ferrell
Will Ferrell
George W. Bush
Michael Delaney
Dr. Scott Blumeth
P
Pia Glenn
Condoleezza Rice
Adam Mucci
Pilot
Patrick Ferrell
Jerry - Secret Service Agent
Court is in session
Put Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W. Bush on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Big-Idea Head
“Easy pleasure, short half-life.”
It moves efficiently through the moment but offers little reason to keep arguing once the credits end.