Frost/Nixon
2008 Directed by Ron Howard
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400 million people were waiting for the truth
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.
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Based on the award winning play by screenwriter Peter Morgan, and starring the two men in the play, Frost/Nixon is a masterclass in attention holding and superlative acting.
Dealing with the series of interviews between talk show host David Frost and disgraced former President Richard Nixon, the movie, played partly in flashbacks is really about the power of the media over the people and how even the biggest lies can be ousted with determination and a cast iron will to win.
Let's not beat around the bush, both Peter Morgan and director Ron Howard take quite a bit of dramatic license with the material to beef it up for a paying audience. I mean not very many people would pay…
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Michael Sheen is one of those actors that can totally immerse himself in a role. He epitomizes someone who can become the character he is playing. His most critically acclaimed roles have been playing real life people. From Brian Clough to Kenneth Williams he never disappoints.
Here he stars as David Frost, a jet-setting tv host and journalist who excelled in self-publicity. A man with a lightweight reputation,he nevertheless decided on a once in a lifetime stab at nailing disgraced President Richard Nixon in a tv interview.
Richard Nixon is a man who induces strong reactions. Americans especially felt a sense of anger and betrayal towards a man who shamed the office he held. His underhand shenanigans and then his… -
First thing's first: despite being fairly interested in politics outside of cinema, political films have never really been my sort of thing. But a friend lent me this, and quite frankly, he has good taste. This was no exception.
As I'm a Brit who is techincally still a teenager (I'm 19, so I'm a man dammit!), I don't really know too much about Richard Nixon and his choices. All I know is that he's supposedly done a bad thing, hate's hippies and lot's of people think he's a bit of a bastard. All politicians then, I guess.
So for the duration, I was never 100% sure what the hell they were debating about. But for a film which mainly consists…
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By far my favorite thing that Ron Howard has done. The tone of the film is perfect. The Frost/Nixon interviews were far from the most important things that happened during the 70s. In fact, at best, they provided a tired nation with a much needed catharsis. Luckily the film understands this. Despite this, any political film, especially one dealing Nixon, is bound to have a polarizing effect. Frost/Nixon worked for me because it never was reduced to a shouting match. It's a movie that pines for honest, rational, respectful discussion. The film may only be about giving catharsis, but it's a catharsis that almost never happens in politics, but actually happened once.
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Ron Howard's Frost/Nixon could pose to be an incredibly dull film, but instead turns into a fascinating character piece peppered with fantastic leading performances.
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By far my favorite thing that Ron Howard has done. The tone of the film is perfect. The Frost/Nixon interviews were far from the most important things that happened during the 70s. In fact, at best, they provided a tired nation with a much needed catharsis. Luckily the film understands this. Despite this, any political film, especially one dealing Nixon, is bound to have a polarizing effect. Frost/Nixon worked for me because it never was reduced to a shouting match. It's a movie that pines for honest, rational, respectful discussion. The film may only be about giving catharsis, but it's a catharsis that almost never happens in politics, but actually happened once.
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Ron Howard directed this historical film about the interview the British journalist, David Frost had with the president Richard Nixon after the Watergate scandal, which became more of a debate than an interview where only one of them could come out triumphant. No one could have expected that Frost would make Nixon talk and admit his guilt after the scandal. This is one of the smartest movies of the year, very political and historical but entertaining nonetheless thanks to excellent performances from Frank Langella and Michael Sheen. Langella plays Nixon too perfection imitating his voice, gestures, and expressions. Nixon was a very prideful man and Frost was able to bring him down thanks to his charisma and likeability. There are…
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While “Frost/Nixon” isn’t very ambitious, it has few flaws. The seamless plot and arched character development make for effective storytelling, and the sprinkle of humor here and there prevents the tone from becoming self-important. Moreover, director Ron Howard and screenwriter Peter Morgan deserve praise for taking a potentially boring premise and turning it into a satisfying and even engaging film. Just don’t expect to be shocked or surprised at any point.
Framed like a historical drama, it’s actually more of a character study than anything else – a close-up of the shamed former president’s bruised ego after being chased out of the White House. At first, Tricky Dick doesn’t appear to have learned anything from his disgraceful downfall. Still very…
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Film #2 of my June 100
I think I waited to long to watch this, and in doing so built my expectations up to a level that the film would never match.
I absolutely loved the mockumentary opening half-hour and actually disliked the switch into straight drama.
The interviews were extremely tense and both actors were incredible, I just think I'd expected so much more.I really should have watched this in 2008.
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Lielisks aktieru duets galvenajās lomās. Interesanti, ka filma balstīta uz lugu(kura, protams, balstīta uz patiesiem notikumiem) un šīs lugas uzvedumā uz teātra skatuves galvenās lomas tēlojuši tie paši divi aktieri, kas filmā.
Kā vienmēr - man patīk, ka notikusi pieturēšanās pie patiesiem vēstures notikumiem. Protams, sava daļa drāmas arī radīta, jo tā tomēr filma.
Bija sīkumi, kuri man ne visai, bet tie nespēja sabojāt kopējo iespaidu par filmu. -
Based off of the play which is based off of the interviews, Frost/Nixon is a well-done and intelligent drama that goes behind the scenes of this event. The movie and play are not accurate to real life the film plays it out that Richard Nixon was caught off guard in the interviews while in reality the 'confession' was a planned PR move. Still, it is very entertaining and well told story but for the most part, it is largely dramatization. Excellent performances by both Michael Sheen and Frank Langella who make this movie great.
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Thank you Ron Howard for surprising me yet again. Phenomenal performances really anchor this film.
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Really liked this, it's completely engrossing, I was very entertained by it, the whole second part of the movie has this sports movie feel to it with the underdog and the big feared champion. The acting is amazing, I love Micheal Sheen, but Frank Langella as Nixon is really amazing, he has that gravitas, but manages to still portray his awkward social connection.
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On the surface, I would never have thought I would have any interest in seeing the film. Frank Langella? In a movie set in a period history I neither know much about nor care to learn? Centered around an interview? Based on a play? But the trailers piqued my interest, and the film didn't disappoint. It's a tremendous showcase of great acting from top to bottom. Sheen and Langella are brilliant in the titular roles, and a talented roster of supporting actors (including Sam Rockwell, Oliver Platt, and Kevin Bacon, to name just a few) turn in strong performances as well.
Like most play adaptations, you can tell it was a play, yet director Ron Howard has crafted this riveting chess match of words in such a way that it never loses moviegoers' interest.