Wag the Dog
1997movie
Testing As “Wag the Dog” navigates the nuanced realms of political satire and media manipulation, evaluating its impact on viewers and critics alike provides insight into its success and relevance. This section explores audience reactions and ratings, which serve as vital indicators of the film’s resonance and reach. Viewer Reactions and ...
“Wag The Dog” is a fictitious story of White House spin doctors concocting a fake war to boost the president’s approval rating and divert attention away from scandal. It’s a great opening premise, but Barry Levinson’s direction and David Mamet’s screenplay hammer away at the same sarcasm and cynicism—until there’s nothing left but that same old sarcasm and cynicism. In the wake of a generic (and unidentified) President’s misconduct with a minor, crackerjack politico Conrad Brean (Robert De Niro) is brought in by a White House press agent (Anne Heche) for damage control.
