Review of Frost/Nixon (2008) by Spangle — 02 Aug 2016

A terrifically engaging film, Frost/Nixon may have a premise that does not sound too interesting, but the end results is pure poetry. Michael Sheen and Frank Langella are brilliant together and play off of one another perfectly.

Oliver Platt, Kevin Bacon, Rebecca Hall, and Sam Rockwell, add to the acting talent here with strong supporting turns. The film is very well directed by Ron Howard with the pacing and occasional docudrama style being a perfect fit for this type of film.

The film really feels fresh and engaging due to this style as the film really ropes you in and brings you into the 1970s. The film is very well paced, which is easy to pick up on. As the premise could have been quite boring, the good pacing makes itself apparent when the film is never boring.

Instead, it leaves you wanting more and on the edge of your seat waiting to see where the interview ends up. Overall, Frost/Nixon is exactly what a political drama should be. The film is not just very well made, but also a true actor's showcase.