Review of Frost/Nixon (2008) by Jay L — 09 May 2011

"The limelight can only shine on one of us, and for the other, it will be a wilderness of nothing.".

A compelling head-to-head verbal firefight from start to finish that's completely packed with wit, intelligence and captivation. Director Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind, The Davinci Code) has crafted a tightly woven and wickedly intriguing political thriller, one that thrillsand chills the entire time. A magnificent re-creation of the David Frost interviews of disgraced Commander In Chief Richard Nixon. Frost/Nixon is a spectacularly engaging film that's enticing and a nonstop entertainment throughout. Ron Howard and company did a splendid job of making this film work, it's surprisingly dramatic and sensationally executed. It was nominated for multiple Academy Awards, and deservingly so. A film that overflows with snappy dialogue, searing verbal face to face combat, nerve searing wit and plenty of historical significance.

Bombastic and award worthy performances were given by both Frank Langella as Nixon and Martin Sheen as David Frost. These two gave it everything they had, brilliant, brilliant work by both actors. Excellent acting as well by Sam Rockwell, Kevin Bacon and Rebecca Hall. An all-star cast that worked perfectly.