This satirical comedy uses a high school election as the backdrop to take an uncommon look at ambition, morality, desire, love and the lies we never cease telling ourselves. [Paramount Pictures]
00:00If you're one of the millions of Americans who still believes that honesty, integrity, and fidelity are the cornerstones of our democracy, we suggest you wait for another preview before getting your popcorn.
00:15In the nation's capital, a new leader has found a place in the halls of power, but her story began in the halls of high school.
00:25We'll move on now to the presidential race with three candidates running. The first is Tracy Flick.
00:32One thing that's important to know about me is that I'm an only child. My mom is really devoted to me.
00:37She likes to write letters to successful women like Elizabeth Dole and Connie Chung and ask them what advice do they have for me, Tracy, her daughter.
00:45The next candidate for student body president is Paul Metzler.
00:50I just don't think somebody would do something like that on purpose.
00:55I think you did it.
00:56And if you want to keep questioning me like this, I won't continue without my attorney present.
01:00I do not often speak with you and ask for things, but now I really must insist that you help me win the election tomorrow because I deserve it and Paul Metzler does it, as you well know.
01:10The final candidate, sophomore Tammy Metzler.
01:13I'm attracted to the person. It's just that all the people I've ever been attracted to happen to be girls.
01:18You should stop her. She's not qualified.
01:20She's not qualified.
01:21We can't both run, can we? I mean, we're brother and sister, can we?
01:25Tracy and I are totally in love.
01:27In love?
01:28Yeah.
01:29So is this a moral situation or an ethical situation?
01:32When I win the presidency, that means you and I are going to be spending a lot of time together.
01:37Cast your vote for Tracy Flick next week. You won't just be voting for me.
01:41You suck!
01:42You'll be voting for yourself.
01:43Who knew how high she would climb in life? I had to stop her.
01:47Excuse me! Will you please be quiet?
01:50Now.
01:51Paramount Pictures presents an MTV Films production.
01:57Order! Order!
01:58Starring Matthew Broderick, Reese Witherspoon.
02:02Hey, what happened to your eyes?
02:03What happened to your eyes?
02:04Are you okay, Mr. McAlster?
02:05I'm fine.
02:06On the road to greatness.
02:09Never underestimate an overachiever.
02:12Looks like you could use a cupcake.
02:15Election.
02:16Cast your vote.
02:17Or don't vote at all!
02:28Or don't vote at all!
02:29$20,000, $20,000.
02:30That's what's in the world!
02:31I'm not sure if I'm going to go to your eyes.
