Frost/Nixon
2008, Drama/History, 2h 2m
258 Reviews 100,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Frost/Nixon is weighty and eloquent; a cross between a boxing match and a ballet with Oscar worthy performances. Read critic reviews
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Richard Nixon
David Frost
Jack Brennan
Caroline Cushing
Swifty Lazar
John Burt
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Critic Reviews for Frost/Nixon
All Critics (258) | Top Critics (73) | Fresh (239) | Rotten (19)
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This is a splendid film that's genuinely fascinating and gripping, and you don't get many of those for the pound these days.
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In its glib and reductionist way, it works like a charm. Or better yet, like television. Which, finally, is a compliment.
October 28, 2014 | Full Review… -
The magnificently-flawed former US president Richard Milhous Nixon, as embodied by Frank Langella, is a magnetic presence in Ron Howard's adaptation of Peter Morgan's stageplay.
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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.
October 28, 2014 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review… -
Many viewers will just go along with Frost/Nixon because of how great Sheen and Langella absolutely are.
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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.
February 8, 2009 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Frost/Nixon
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Apr 15, 2014[img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img]Directors C Super Reviewer
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Sep 03, 2013I write this note upon hearing of David Frost's death. I knew of Frost as a respected interviewer and was unaware of his tabloid like beginnings until I saw this film. Langella and Sheen are two of the most talented actors on the planet and they succeed in breathing life into these characters which results in a good impact.John B Super Reviewer
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Jul 17, 2013NIce piece of history and a powerful performance by Langella portraying Dick NixonSpencer M Super Reviewer
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Dec 02, 2012When watching films based on true events, my propensity for doubting what I see on screen is instantly heightened. The main thing that I found suspect was the extent to which Nixon was constructed as a villain. During the film he is shown to be deceptive, racist, lecherous and a man unashamedly motivated by money. The film does add favourable depth to the character in places, making the viewer pity him in some respects, but generally Nixon doesn't fare well at all. I don't know enough about the man to accurately comment on the film's portrayal of him, however I did find the characterisation somewhat dubious. Furthermore, upon researching the interviews, I read that David Frost's experience was different to what's seen in the film. According to his partner Caroline Cushing, he didn't fret endlessly over his performances with Nixon, he was quite content with each of the interviews. So, like many films 'inspired by true events', the film takes liberties with the facts. However this doesn't matter to the viewer, the artistic licence makes for a great piece of dramatisation. The film is quite a gruelling experience; the pressure in and out of the interviews is intense. For a film that concerns conversations, it is quite remarkable how compelling and uncomfortable it is. The wars of words and mind games are more engrossing than any boxing match in 'Raging Bull' or 'The Fighter'. The film's chief merit lies in its performances. Martin Sheen sounds and even looks exactly like David Frost, it is quite uncanny. And whilst not meeting the likeliness achieved by Sheen, Frank Langella is equally as captivating as Nixon. Also, Kevin Bacon gives a good, typical Kevin Bacon performance as Jack Brennan, the officious aide to the President. Frost/Nixon is a taut, entertaining dramatisation with strong performances and an accomplished period aura.Jack H Super Reviewer
Frost/Nixon Quotes
| James Reston Jr.: | David Frost: Are you really saying the President can do something illegal? Richard Nixon: I'm saying that when the President does it, it's *not* illegal! David Frost: I'm sorry? |
| David Frost: | Are you really saying the President can do something illegal? |
| Richard Nixon: | I'm saying that when the President does it, it's *not* illegal! |
| David Frost: | I'm sorry? |
| Jack Brennan: | The third part of the interview will be titled, "Nixon, the Man" |
| Jack Brennan: | The third part of the interview will be titled, 'Nixon, the Man.' |
| Richard Nixon: | As opposed to what, "Nixon, the Horse?" |
| Richard Nixon: | As opposed to what, 'Nixon, the Horse?' |
| David Frost: | Are you saying that the president can do something ilegal? |
| David Frost: | Are you really saying the President can do something illegal? |
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