Fresh
In its glib and reductionist way, it works like a charm. Or better yet, like television. Which, finally, is a compliment.
Tom Charity, CNN.com
Frost/Nixon
400 million people were waiting for the truth.
2008 · 2h 2m · R
Drama, History
Directed by
Ron Howard
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Frost/Nixon
Overview
For three years after being forced from office, Nixon remained silent. But in summer 1977, the steely, cunning former commander-in-chief agreed to sit for one all-inclusive interview to confront the questions of his time in office and the Watergate scandal that ended his presidency. Nixon surprised everyone in selecting Frost as his televised confessor, intending to easily outfox the breezy British showman and secure a place in the hearts and minds of Americans. Likewise, Frost's team harboured doubts about their boss's ability to hold his own. But as the cameras rolled, a charged battle of wits resulted.
Director and cast
- Ron Howard Director
- Michael Sheen as David Frost
- Frank Langella as Richard Nixon
- Kevin Bacon as Jack Brennan
- Sam Rockwell as James Reston Jr.
- Matthew Macfadyen as John Birt
- Oliver Platt as Bob Zelnick
- Rebecca Hall as Caroline Cushing
- Toby Jones as Swifty Lazar
- Andy Milder as Frank Gannon
- Kate Jennings Grant as Diane Sawyer
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
93%
Tomatometer
Fresh
You never feel like you're watching a play on film: The way Morgan has opened up the proceedings in his screenplay feels organic under the direction of Ron Howard, who has crafted his finest film yet, and one of the year's best.
Christy Lemire, Associated Press
Fresh
Nixon is infinitely more complex than George W. Bush, which is probably why this one slice of his life is more intriguing than "W," which covers decades.
Richard Roeper, Richard Roeper.com
Fresh
The outcome isn't half as conflicted as you might imagine, though it's hard to argue that Howard brings anything new to Morgan's play.
Dave Calhoun, Time Out
Fresh
All this makes for great entertainment on the big screen, though the real legacy of the Nixon interviews is more vexing than Morgan would have us understand.
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader
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