Review of Frost/Nixon (2008) by Karen B — 03 Apr 2011

Witty, bitter and sometimes uncomfortable. The tension between Langella and Sheen's characters is uncanny.

This review of Frost/Nixon (2008) was written by Karen B on 03 Apr 2011.

Frost/Nixon has generally received very positive reviews.

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