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Frost/Nixon

Release Date 23 Jan 2009 TBA

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Certificate: 15

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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 harbored doubts about their boss' ability to hold his own. But as cameras rolled, a charged battle of wits resulted. Would Nixon evade questions of his role in one of the nation's greatest disgraces? Or would Frost confound critics and bravely demand accountability from the man who'd built a career out of stonewalling? Over the course of their encounter, each man would reveal his own insecurities, ego and reserves of dignity--ultimately setting aside posturing in a stunning display of unvarnished truth. "Frost/Nixon" not only re-creates the on-air interview, but the weeks of around-the-world, behind-the-scenes maneuvering between the two men and their camps as negotiations were struck, deals were made and secrets revealed--all leading to the moment when they would sit facing one another in the court of public opinion.

Writers:
Peter Morgan

Producers:
Brian Grazer | Ron Howard | Tim Bevan | Eric Fellner

Directors:
Ron Howard

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Currently 4/5 Stars.

User Reviews

- Currently 4/5 Stars.
poetbloggs
- Currently 4/5 Stars.
vu1999uk

Excellent film, with outstanding performances from the two leads with good support from surrounding cast.
- Currently 4/5 Stars.
roganjosh

i really enjoyed this film. It was a lot funnier than I was expecting. Both Michael Sheen and Frank Langella played their parts perfectly
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
luluk

This is simply a wonderful film. Can't recommend this highly enough.
- Currently 3/5 Stars.
zoobrain

Its obvious from watching this that its based on a play. The battle of words between the two men is mesmerising but does it deserve a movie? I'm not sure, see the play if you can, it's much more intense.
- Currently 4/5 Stars.
leggyblonde

Gripping and a great introduction to one of the most interesting pieces of recent American history – all leads deliver – and good to see Michael Sheen outside of a number ten role!
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
razorblade_kiss

Excellent movie, whether your a history buff or not your going to enjoy the battle of wits between the two.
- Currently 4/5 Stars.
Clown-Assasin

A great cast, a great story. Ron Howard makes another Oscar film
- Currently 4/5 Stars.
niamhsmith

What a marvellous movie! Both Frank Langella and Michael Sheen do a wonderful job of playing Nixon & Frost, the two characters are very strong in the movie. Mostly dialogue based, this movie will keep you on tenterhooks most of the way through-even though you know the story :)
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
tetsujin1979

Although a film based around an interview doesn't sound like the best idea, this a well thought out examination of the build up to the 4 interview sessions. Fantastic performances from all. Langella all but becomes Nixon. Sheen portrays the public and private persona of the "talk show host" with ease. This could become the definitive portrayal of the former president, even more than Stone's 1995 film Nixon.
- Currently 4/5 Stars.
deccash21

I really enjoyed this one. Of obvious interest to history/politics nerds, but it has wider appeal. In the same vein as The Queen, it takes recent history and distills it into an entertaining, compelling story. Langella and Sheen work great together.