Frost/Nixon
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Movie Reviews of Frost/Nixon
Movie Review: The Blair Switch project
Summary: 5 Stars
You would think that the subject matter would be quite dry for a film, but the pace is good and the plot flies along. The performances are excellent, although you cant get quite away from the thought that Sheens' David Frost IS Tony Blair, its hard to believe the loveable TV buffoon from "Through the Keyhole" and "Good Morning Britain" was once some sort of journalistic superstar.
I'm no student of this particular historical period, and I'm sure that some dramatic license must have been used, but the power of the performances and the pace of the film always keep you engaged. I'm sure that there are many Prime Ministers, Taoiseachs and Presidents that have got away with more, but have not been caught!
A highly enjoyable film, and heartily recommended.
Movie Review: Riveting look at a crucial time in history
Summary: 5 Stars
When I first heard about a movie which covered the David Frost interviews of Richard Nixon, I couldn't imagine that it would make very good theater. How wrong I was! From the beginning of the movie, showing Nixon's resignation and Frost's less-than-heavyweight television career, to the final moments showing the former President self-destructing before a large television audience, this is a fascinating portrayal of a David and Goliath struggle which ends much as it did in the Biblical version. David Frost invested all of his financial resources in a gamble which could have ruined his career or, as it happened, raised him to new heights as a serious journalist. The movie hits all the right notes and the portrayal of Nixon is powerful and poignant.Movie Review: Great work
Summary: 5 Stars
Ron Howard does a superb job in this adaption of the David Frost/Richard Nixon interviews. Frank Langella does a wonderful job as the disgraced ex-president trying to exonerate himself on tv while Sheen plays Frost, a talented but somewhat eccentric Australian tv personality trying to make it big in the U.S.
The film may take some liberties with what actually happened behind scenes but never fails to deliver on its goal. This film should have garnered more awards for Howard does a great job showcasing the actors' talents. If you ask me, this film should have taken the best picture award rather than Slumdog.
Movie Review: Can Ron Howard Make a Bad Movie?
Summary: 5 Stars
Everything Ron Howard touches seems to turn into gold. I can't recall him making a bad movie. Frost/Nixon is probably one of his better efforts. A top cast, good writing and a superb director (Howard), makes this a movie you won't want to miss. Frank Langella as Nixon does a fantastic job. Instead of trying to impersonate Nixon, Langella BECOMES Nixon. It was the right choice. There have been so many bad and comic impressions of Nixon. If Langella had tried to do that, the movie probably would have failed. Instead of trying to look and sound like Nixon, he gets into Nixon's heart and soul.Movie Review: great
Summary: 5 Stars
Great film. What I particularly liked was how it showed the media for what it is: selfish hypocrites who think only of themselves. As a case in point, take the ending. Nixon confides to Frost that he was never a person people liked, like Frost. Frost, who has put this man through the wringer, has the opportunity, a singular opportunity, to be a mensch and say something to the effect of, "I like you, Mr. President." Instead he does nothing of the sort but turns back to his trophy girl and saunters off to the next party. Beautiful.