Watch President Bush Reacts to Osama Bin Laden's Death with Will Ferrell
- 2012
- 3 hr
President Bush Reacts to Osama Bin Laden's Death with Will Ferrell is a political satire film featuring comedian Will Ferrell in the role of former US President George W. Bush. The movie captures the ex-President's reaction to the news of the death of Osama Bin Laden, the mastermind behind the 9/11 terrorist attacks. As the film opens, news of Bin Laden's death has just broken out, and the camera zooms in on a portrait of the 43rd US President (Ferrell). The scene then cuts to the former President, who is visibly excited and overjoyed about the news. He starts doing a little happy dance and singing "Ding Dong the Witch is Dead," while waving an American flag.
However, soon after, he realizes that a simple dance and song won't be enough to fully express his feelings. He decides to create a video message to the American people, in which he will thank them for their support and share his thoughts on the historical moment.
What follows is a hilarious and tongue-in-cheek series of events in which President Bush tries to create the perfect message, with the help of his team of advisors. They offer various suggestions, including using props such as a cowboy hat and boots, and big hand gestures to emphasize his point. However, each suggestion falls flat, and President Bush becomes increasingly frustrated.
Amidst all this, President Bush keeps getting phone calls from his father, former US President George H.W. Bush (played by Jim Carrey). The elder Bush shares anecdotes and stories from his time in office, but his son becomes too preoccupied with creating the perfect message to give him the attention he deserves.
The film also features a number of other notable actors, including Adam McKay, who wrote and directed the film, as well as Cecily Strong, who plays a White House press secretary. There are also cameo appearances by other celebrities, such as Darrell Hammond, who impersonates former Vice President Dick Cheney.
Most of the humor in President Bush Reacts to Osama Bin Laden's Death with Will Ferrell derives from the absurdity of the situation, and the over-the-top nature of Ferrell's portrayal of Bush. The film pokes fun at the former President's mannerisms, accent, and catchphrases ("Strategery", "Mission Accomplished", etc.), while also mocking some of the ridiculous things that are often said and done in politics.
While the film is undoubtedly a comedy, it also has moments of poignancy, as when President Bush reflects on the significance of the occasion and the sacrifices made by those who lost their lives on 9/11. The film strikes a delicate balance between humor and respectfulness, and ultimately underscores the importance of coming together as a nation in times of adversity.
Overall, President Bush Reacts to Osama Bin Laden's Death with Will Ferrell is a witty and entertaining political satire that will appeal to fans of Ferrell's brand of humor. Though it does not take itself too seriously, it also manages to make some thought-provoking points about the nature of politics and the role of humor in the national discourse. Fans of Ferrell and political comedy alike are sure to enjoy this film.