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Roger Ebert reviews Protocol, the 1984 political comedy starring Goldie Hawn as a Washington cocktail waitress who unexpectedly becomes a national heroine after saving a foreign leader from assassination.
In his review, Ebert looks at the film’s charming setup, Hawn’s engaging comic performance, and the promise of a sharper story about fame, diplomacy, and political image-making. He also weighs how the movie shifts from character-driven comedy into broader slapstick and familiar Hollywood chaos.
This video revisits Ebert’s thoughts on Protocol, a Goldie Hawn comedy with a strong premise, a memorable heroine, and a satirical look at Washington politics that may not fully follow through on its best ideas.
Read the original Roger Ebert review:
rogerebert.com/reviews/protocol-1984
Share your thoughts on Protocol in the comments. Does Goldie Hawn’s performance carry the film, or does the story lose its way?
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Roger Ebert reviews Protocol, the 1984 political comedy starring Goldie Hawn as a Washington cocktail waitress who unexpectedly becomes a national heroine after saving a foreign leader from assassination.
In his review, Ebert looks at the film’s charming setup, Hawn’s engaging comic performance, and the promise of a sharper story about fame, diplomacy, and political image-making. He also weighs how the movie shifts from character-driven comedy into broader slapstick and familiar Hollywood chaos.
This video revisits Ebert’s thoughts on Protocol, a Goldie Hawn comedy with a strong premise, a memorable heroine, and a satirical look at Washington politics that may not fully follow through on its best ideas.
Read the original Roger Ebert review:
rogerebert.com/reviews/protocol-1984
Share your thoughts on Protocol in the comments. Does Goldie Hawn’s performance carry the film, or does the story lose its way?
Subscribe for more Roger Ebert reviews, classic movie criticism, 1980s comedy retrospectives, and thoughtful looks back at films from every era.
#Protocol #RogerEbert #GoldieHawn #MovieReview #FilmCriticism #ClassicMovies #ComedyMovies #1984Movies
