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* DesignatedHero: The film treats Dave, Ellen and Duane as heroes despite - or because of - the fact that by not denouncing the substitution they subvert democracy and the US Constitution, effectively depriving the American people of the government they voted for. (Then again, considering a not insignificant number of the other members of the legitimate government were indicted...). It should perhaps be noted that Dave himself only continues the charade because he's convinced by others (for their own self-serving ends, granted) that the Vice President is secretly a dangerous lunatic who shouldn't be in power, thus making the situation from his point of view a necessary evil to prevent a worse outcome -- and once he realises he's been lied to, he makes a point of ensuring that the rightful transfer of power can take place as quickly as possible, but in a way that ensures that more guilty parties also receive their just comeuppance.
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* DesignatedHero: The film treats Dave, Ellen and Duane as heroes despite - or because of - the fact that by not denouncing the substitution they subvert democracy and the US Constitution, effectively depriving the American people of the government they voted for. (Then again, considering a not insignificant number of the other members of the legitimate government were indicted...). It should perhaps be noted that Dave himself only continues the charade because he's convinced by others (for their own self-serving ends, granted) that the Vice President is secretly a dangerous lunatic who shouldn't be in power, thus making the situation from his point of view a necessary evil to prevent a worse outcome -- and once he realises he's been lied to, he makes a point of ensuring that the rightful transfer of power can take place as quickly as possible, but in a way that ensures that more guilty parties also receive their just comeuppance.comeuppance and also makes a point of letting everyone know that the Vice President was completely innocent.
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* LoveToHate: Bob Alexander is a truly horrible, amoral person who cares only about his own power. But Creator/FrankLangella plays the role so well and with such scenery chewing gusto that he's a joy to watch, especially when he finally receives his comeuppance.
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* LoveToHate: Bob Alexander is a truly horrible, amoral person who cares only about his own power.power and doesn't give a damn if he hurts the whole country to get it. But Creator/FrankLangella plays the role so well and with such scenery chewing gusto that he's a joy to watch, especially when he finally receives his comeuppance.
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* HilariousInHindsight: The First Lady of the United States can't even bear to hold hands with her husband as soon as the public isn't watching. Who'd have thought that possible?
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* StrawmanHasAPoint: Alexander objects to Dave beginning to act like an actual president, saying, "Was he on the Trilateral Commission? Was he a senator? Was he in ''Who's Who in Washington'' nine years in a row?" Granted, Alexander is totally corrupt and Dave certainly shouldn't be following his orders, but he does have a point that Dave is probably unqualified to be president himself.
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* StrawmanHasAPoint: StrawmanHasAPoint:
** Alexander objects to Dave beginning to act like an actual president, saying, "Was he on the Trilateral Commission? Was he a senator? Was he in ''Who's Who in Washington'' nine years in a row?" Granted, Alexander is totally corrupt and Dave certainly shouldn't be following his orders, but he does have a point that Dave is probably unqualified to be president himself.
** Alexander objects to Dave beginning to act like an actual president, saying, "Was he on the Trilateral Commission? Was he a senator? Was he in ''Who's Who in Washington'' nine years in a row?" Granted, Alexander is totally corrupt and Dave certainly shouldn't be following his orders, but he does have a point that Dave is probably unqualified to be president himself.
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* LoveToHate: Bob Alexander is a truly horrible, amoral person who cares only about his own power. But Frank Langella plays the role so well and with such scenery chewing gusto that he's a joy to watch, especially when he finally receives his comeuppance.
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* LoveToHate: Bob Alexander is a truly horrible, amoral person who cares only about his own power. But Frank Langella Creator/FrankLangella plays the role so well and with such scenery chewing gusto that he's a joy to watch, especially when he finally receives his comeuppance.
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* OneSceneWonder: Bonnie Hunt as the White House tour guide.
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* OneSceneWonder: Bonnie Hunt Creator/BonnieHunt as the White House tour guide.
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** Plus, by 2021, the 45th President of the United States had left office.
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** Plus, by 2021, the [[UsefulNotes/DonaldTrump 45th President of the United States States]] had left office.
