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.

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.

Director Ron Howard brings an appreciable cinematic flair to Peter Morgans' adaptation of his own stage play. It tells the true story of the disgraced former U.S. president Richard M. Nixon (Frank Langella), who is courted for a series of interviews by upbeat, likable British TV host David Frost (Michael Sheen). Nixon and his loyalists see this as an opportunity for him to repair the damage done to his reputation. Frost, on the other hand, is looking to gain some credibility from the venture. He's humiliated by the smooth, experienced politician at first due to not quite taking his own opportunity seriously enough. Obviously, the segment that will make or break the experience for Frost will be how the two men handle the topic of Watergate.This is fascinating, interesting stuff, especially for a viewer such as this who is not terribly informed on the subject. It's a good look into the machinations of both politics and TV journalism. A great film it is not, but it's solidly entertaining for just over two hours. One of the best things that it does is to put a human face on Mr. Nixon, who could, to some people, be written off as a mere cartoon sleaze ball. Even in the face of his misdeeds, it is possible to take some sympathy on this man whom many in the nation simply want to see confess and apologize."Frost/Nixon" is one of those films for this viewer where any slickness on the part of the filmmakers takes a back seat - and rightly so - to the power of the material. It's brought to life by a superb cast. Langella and Sheen anchor the story with two very convincing portrayals, and Kevin Bacon, Matthew Macfadyen, Oliver Platt, Toby Jones, Patty McCormack (as Pat Nixon), Rons' brother & father (and frequent repertory players) Clint and Rance Howard, and Eloy Casadaos offer indelible support. Rebecca Hall is lovely and appealing as Caroline, a gal who catches Frosts' eye, but the character isn't really important in the developing plot of this film.A worthy viewing for some people, but surely it would have even more resonance for people who lived through this tale and remember the key players.Eight out of 10.

It's an interview where the president is interviewed for his crimes. Now, this is a kind of movie that made me doze off, it seemed like a character study with a historical background. A man has done something wrong and it's all up to few other people to make him accept the crime or make him guilty. Now, Nixon was the president of USA and he was the only president to have resigned in 1974 for being part of a Watergate scandal. It's a beginning of a fall, and a fall of a president has to be interesting or at least there has to be substantial interest. Ron Howard creates that interest by making this film like a Network kind of film, where media and the impact of media plays a huge role in determining the character of a person. You are what you you say more than you are what you do, this seems to be an undercurrent theme in this media run movie. Acted competently by Michael Sheen as David Frost, the man who interviewed the president Richard Nixon, played by Frank Langella. These two performances are enough to make it go and see it. Having said that, it's their dialogue that has lot many details that make us sit and observe and then they do not help us conclude but rather confuse us what is right and what is wrong. Maybe, the point was to show that we are grey and not black and white, fair enough and if that's the point surely it was well made. Ron Howard as a director seems to be great at such Historical Dramas, be it Apollo 13 or Beautiful Mind or Cinderella Man. This one is no surprise and definitely it's a good film and indeed worth a watch for its screenplay and dialogue and acting more than anything else. The production design was good, the editing could have been better for a near 2 hour film that is all about an interview where lot many details are revealed. It's not a film where we can relate to, it neither one that is entertaining and makes us sit and watch, it's one that is simply made for showing us the brain behind a deed or rather misdeed. A 3/5 for definitely good film but I am sorry coz it did not work for me. Maybe, I am not interested in the politics involved in the film.