Frost/Nixon
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7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 109 Ratings

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  1. RobK
    Dec 5, 2008
    9
    I was a little hesitant to see a movie based on a series of television interviews but I was pleasantly surprised. Ron Howard somehow crafted an exciting, and at times thrilling film with touches of humor and sadness. Frank Langella was exceptional as Richard Nixon and I'm sure will be receiving an Oscar nomination as a result. Other than making Nixon out to be a little more sympathetic a figure than many people would probably like, I thoroughly enjoyed this film… Expand
  2. TietsuC.
    Dec 24, 2008
    9
    This is a solid movie that I would recommend to anyone who is interested in reliving the feeling of importance the resonated within the political climate of the time. The actors perform to some of the best I've seen this year, and ultimately makes a humanizes and incredibly enthralling tale of guilt and politics.
  3. fantasy
    Jan 2, 2009
    10
    We just saw this movie and loved it. Frank Langella captivates the screen and will have you believe he truly is Richard M. Nixon. His effort should earn him an OSCAR buzz. The audience sat in stunned silence and hung on his every word. Everyone is else is just filler. After seeing the movie you have a feeling he truly wanted to lose the debate. The saddest part was there never was any need for Watergate as he destroyed McGovern winning by a landslide. He was truly a great statesman even though he had no personality. Also it is never revealed who was responsible for suggesting Watergate even though we can assume it was done with Tricky Dick's blessing? All in all a very good film worthy of you seeing.… Expand
  4. ReedH.
    Dec 10, 2008
    10
    Langella fantastic.
  5. RichardW.
    Dec 26, 2008
    10
    Movie is even better than what was great stagecraft. Langella becomes Nixon through posture, intensity and visage with no apparent make-up help; Sheen is a marvel. Howard's winning direction captures the pathos, bathos and emotion.
  6. Cory
    Jan 21, 2009
    10
    Yes, I agree. We need Frost/Bush the movie! And you can help write it. Join the screenwriting collaboration party at http://frostbush.com It's a fun way to vent and share humor at the same time!
  7. ChrisC.
    Jan 2, 2009
    9
    Two sensational performances, and Ron Howard's best film yet. There are some cheesy touches, but overall the film is a knockout.
  8. KathyS.
    Feb 1, 2009
    9
    Outstanding performances and a first-rate script. Highly recommended.
  9. jaim
    May 15, 2009
    9
    Very interesting. Definitely recommended by me.
  10. SinclairC.
    Dec 10, 2008
    10
    amongst all the big budget flops of 08' this was by far the most refreshing and entertaining movie I have seen all year.
  11. ChrisD.
    Dec 17, 2008
    9
    The best Ron Howard movie I've seen by far, a great movie on its own as well. The actors that portrayed Frost and Nixon were amazing: they're control of their characters was incredible and it wasn't hard to suspend my disbelief that they really were David Frost and Nixon. The intensity of the movie was surprising, considering it was just a series of interviews. Worth buying a ticket to see.… Expand
  12. BillyS.
    Dec 28, 2008
    9
    An extraordinary movie. Frank Langella is a revelation and a shoo-in for an Oscar nomination and I would say the favorite to win Beat Actor. Every bit as intriguing as All The Presidents Men, Ron Howard has crafted the best film of his career. Now all we need is someone to make Frost/Bush and I can go to cinema heaven!!
  13. MikeH.
    Dec 7, 2008
    10
    Really great movie. Nobody gets murdered or raped, but it's more exciting and tense than most action films these days.
  14. KennyS.
    Jan 18, 2009
    9
    very good movie, good acting, but not completely accurate.
  15. PaulT.n
    Jan 27, 2009
    10
    How could you make a movie about an interview and make it exciting? Ron Howard did it! Great character development that turned a boring premise into a heavyweight knockout. This is a great one.
  16. MattJ.
    Jun 13, 2009
    9
    One of the best movies of 2009. I have no interest in this subject but I still thought this movie was amazing... I would recommend it to almost anyone.
  17. KeithW.
    Dec 14, 2008
    9
    Go see this movie! Thank-you Ron Howard.
  18. FullMetalWesker
    Aug 7, 2012
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have to admit, going in to watching this film, I was expecting this to be an above average movie about a semi-interesting event (Interesting mainly because of the time period) Going out however, I'd say this is now one of my favourite films of 2008, and, like another one of my favourite films of the same year, it's mostly down to the acting of the films 'main antagonist' in this case, Frank Lagella's superb performance as Richard Nixon. In almost every scene the man appears in (and there are a lot of them) my eyes were almost entirely focused on him. However, that said, his wasn't the only good performance; both Michael Sheen (as David Frost) and Kevin Bacon (as Jack Breenan, Nixon's minder) delivered good performances, and are some of the best I'd seen from them (though admittedly I haven't seen much from either actor)
    Now, I know this film has a few inaccuracies with the real events, particularly the midnight phone scene between the title characters which apparently never happened. Some say things like this diminish the film, but to me, a movies first and most important function, is to entertain, and I think scenes like that add to the film, and I would actually say that the aforementioned scene was probably one of my favourites of the entire film,.
    Anyway, I think I'd better stop now, I might end up like Nixon during the first interview and go on for hours if I don't xD But in short, I think it's a very good film, and one I recommend to almost anyone who's somewhat interested in either the topic, or just want to watch a drama that doesn't involve heinous amounts of gunfights and/or explosions.    … Expand
  19. ERG1008
    Aug 23, 2010
    9
    Film portraying a series of interviews between disgraced former US President Richard Nixon & British satirist/talk-show host David Frost.
    Great casting with Langella & Sheen portraying the two leads with precision & the charm that the real people had. Strong support too from Sam Rockwell, Kevin Bacon, Rebecca Hall & Oliver Platt.
    The writing is great as is the direction. I'm sure some of t    he events have been slightly fabricated to move the story along but it works really well.
    Watch the real interview if you get chance to see how good & how close they got this film.    … Expand
  20. AtTheMovies
    Jun 30, 2011
    10
    Although the outcome is obvious, the movie is still fantastic. Well acted and well written, this movie still manages to be suspenseful. It is great historical drama (it is a historical drama, right?) and a fantastic movie all around. An interesting subject matter is turned into an interesting and riveting film. Deserved the Best Picture Oscar, not Slumdog Millionaire.

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Metascore
80 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: David Edelstein
    50
    Unsatisfying even if, like me, you're a lifelong aficionado of Nixon-bashing.
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  2. Newsweek
    Reviewed by: David Ansen
    80
    Frost/Nixon works even better on screen. Director Ron Howard and Morgan, adapting his own play, have both opened up the tale and, with the power of close-ups, made this duel of wits even more intimate and suspenseful.
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  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    70
    Less a political movie than a boxing film without the gloves.
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