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Connor Macgregor Reviews...Frost/Nixon
2008 was a great year for film and this was one of the films that made 2008 the year it was. This is Frost/Nixon the review.
Writer Peter Morgan's legendary battle between Richard Nixon, the disgraced president with a legacy to save, and David Frost, a jet-setting television personality with a name to make, in the story of the historic encounter that changed both their lives. 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 (as well as a $600,000 fee). Likewise, Frost's team harbored doubts about their boss' ability to hold his own. But as cameras rolled, a charged battle of wits resulted.
Frost Nixon is one of those films with 2 or more terrific award winning performances. Frank Langella and Michael Sheen both brilliantly potray their respective roles with amazing chemistry. Michael Sheen is one of those actors that can do almost anything and pull it off tremendously. Langella does a really impressive job as Richard Nixon but i dont remember Nixon being as bulgy as before , but hey he is still amazing. Michael Sheen does look more like Frost and slightly sound like him which proves my point at why Michael Sheen is an impressive actor.
Other great acting includes Oliver Platt , Sam Rockwell , Kevin Bacon , Matthew McFaydden and Rebecca Hall all delivering really great performances to the screen.
Overall , Frost Nixon is a true future classic with great performances and an amazing story of one man's journey for the truth. And Another's journey to hide it. See it if you must.
Rating - 95% - A
Connor Macgregor Reviews...Frost/Nixon
2008 was a great year for film and this was one of the films that made 2008 the year it was. This is Frost/Nixon the review.
Writer Peter Morgan's legendary battle between Richard Nixon, the disgraced president with a legacy to save, and David Frost, a jet-setting television personality with a name to make, in the story of the historic encounter that changed both their lives. 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 (as well as a $600,000 fee). Likewise, Frost's team harbored doubts about their boss' ability to hold his own. But as cameras rolled, a charged battle of wits resulted.
Frost Nixon is one of those films with 2 or more terrific award winning performances. Frank Langella and Michael Sheen both brilliantly potray their respective roles with amazing chemistry. Michael Sheen is one of those actors that can do almost anything and pull it off tremendously. Langella does a really impressive job as Richard Nixon but i dont remember Nixon being as bulgy as before , but hey he is still amazing. Michael Sheen does look more like Frost and slightly sound like him which proves my point at why Michael Sheen is an impressive actor.
Other great acting includes Oliver Platt , Sam Rockwell , Kevin Bacon , Matthew McFaydden and Rebecca Hall all delivering really great performances to the screen.
Overall , Frost Nixon is a true future classic with great performances and an amazing story of one man's journey for the truth. And Another's journey to hide it. See it if you must.
Rating - 95% - A