Frost/Nixon

Because it examines one of the most interesting presidents of the United States.

Directed by: Ron Howard

Starring: Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Sam Rockwell, Toby Jones, Matthew MacFadyen

Frost/Nixon Rotten Tomatoes Review

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… See Full Description

Excerpts from critical reviews, courtesy of ChunkIt!’s My Chunks beta feature:

Filmcritic.com’s Sean O’Connell praises the screen performances of Sheen (Frost) and Langella (Nixon), who began their roles in the stage version of Frost/Nixon, which has appeared on Broadway.

The Washington Post’s Philip Kennicott is both surprised and delighted by the film’s “pure fun”, “delicious contest of wits, brilliant acting, and surprisingly gripping narrative — no less dramatic though the results are a foregone conclusion.”

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