The Independent's Jonathan Brown praised Doughty, Rouse and Roger Morlidge, who was "superb" as the overweight and reluctant ex-crane driver Dave.

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In short, the message should be particularly clear to Senators Olympia Snowe, Roger Wicker, Bob Corker, Scott Brown, Jim Webb and Ben Nelson who are up for reelection in 2012: Those who believe the United States must practice the authentic Reagan philosophy of "peace through strength" will accept no substitutes.

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