A different way of telling a story

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

I have the VCD (yes, not the DVD) of this film since a looong time ago, i don't know why i've only watched it last night, and it's crazy good! the performances by the actors especially Michael Sheen and Frank Langella are exceptional. the screenplay are absolutely amazing and breath taking. the way the plot worked to held the suspense from the beginning until the third act is absolutely masterful, i was literally screaming throughout the film rooting for Frost to take down that son of a gun!of all the interesting things in this film, i am most intrigued by the characters in this film. Frost and Nixon were portrayed as the same person in this film. two person that just can't accept losing, even when they know they are on the path. both even have the same way of handling the situation, they don't talk about it. Frost didn't talk about his failures on interviewing Nixonwith his friends, and Nixon didn't talk about his mischiefs to the Americans. the thing is, they have different approach of being a winner and different moral values. that's why we were rooting for Frost.it's an outstanding film in an outstanding year filled with great films such as The Dark Knight, Synecdoche New York (me number 1 favorite film of all time), The Hurt Locker, etc. i hope that people won't forget this film for years to come.

A perfect gathering of unbeatable artists who can make a role forever remembered. This film really makes a true bid to the actual events which happened. Even though its a full reel of conversations and emotional drama, I enjoyed this through out. Always Ron Howrad has been amazing in creating films which has huge acting output. Like A beautiful mind, Da vinci code etc. Like those this is one of his finest product. The major attraction of this movie taken away by Frank Langella & Micheal Sheen, I really admire Frank Langella's acting in this, its so emotional and real. As the character goes by the exact emotional reflections can be taken out from his face. Kevin Bacon, Oliver Platt and every other cast did their part very well, in the matter of acting the movie goes up in the air for the dedication8 out of 10

Frost/Nixon was captivating the whole way through. It was a competition between two men, a political outsider and insider both looking to use the media to advance their careers.The film does fawn Frost's legacy though. In real life, Nixon's admission to his crimes was a decision he had planned rather than one that Frost maneuvered out of him. Langella's portrayal of Nixon was uncannily accurate, except his Nixon was far more empathetic than the real one.Some bits of fiction were questionable. The shoe scene was pure Hollywood. Nixon's drunk call never happened, but it shed light on the insecurities and motivations that the real life Nixon faced. Nixon got into politics because he was constantly bullied and stepped as a young adult. The line between education and entertainment was certainly crossed, but it's a really engrossing watch nonetheless.

Brilliant. Ron Howard crafts the David Frost interview of Richard Nixon into a sporting event, with punch and counter-punch, mind games, agony and ecstasy. A very well-told story, with examinations of both protagonists characters, mindsets and motives.Howard keeps the movie going, never getting mired in over-sentimentality or minor details. At no point does the plot drift.The cast is perfect for their roles: Frank Langella as Richard Nixon, Michael Sheen as David Frost, Kevin Bacon as Nixon's Chief-of-Staff Jack Brennan, Sam Rockwell as James Reston jr and Oliver Platt as Bob Zelnick. All deliver outstanding performances.A fascinating expose of one of the more notorious incidents in American history, and the interview that made a TV legend.