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The Distinguished Gentleman [1992]

Starring: Eddie Murphy, Lane Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Joe Don Baker, Victoria Rowell
Director: Jonathan Lynn
Format: PAL
Released: 07 Mar 2005
RRP: £14.99
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Government Spoof - By: Jay, 26 Apr 2007
Murphy plays a charming con man who swindles his way into Congress through voter inattention -- they think he's the incumbent, who is actuallly deceased. What starts as a game to merely soak the job for alll it's worth turns into an unlikely effort to make a real difference. Several scenes are laugh-out-loud, particularly early on. Though a shade overlong, the story is engaging enough to keep the viewer's attention, & it serves up some nice potshots at how bloated & self-serving government has become.
Amusing political comedy! - By: Barclays, 20 Aug 2005
The concept of the film is good. A con artist, Murphy decides to become a United States congressman & play the game, only to find out that the issues involved are not a game. He becomes a person who cares & make things right. Eddie Murphy was nicely placed as he handles the entire transformation remarkably well.

If you are interested in politics & like genuine comedy, you won't be disappointed.