Review of Nixon (1995) by Michael S — 11 Jul 2007
The political and personal portrait of former President Nixon. The film touches on personal moments that go back to his childhood and all through out his life. During his biography, the film paints a political picture of the world he was trying to enter and the issues and reasons that kept him out of it.
Finally once he in office as President, it shows his downfall and tragedy. The film was criticized for trying to paint a sympathetic picture of one of the most unlikable men, but this film has too much compelling evidence not to show some empathy for Nixon.
This tragedy is so huge that some critics have even called it Shakespearean. Of course the language is different and people say there is too much political talk, but Hamlet is usually condensed because it too has references and conversations appropriate for the world of that day.
It is the equivalent of the politics in this film.
This review of Nixon (1995) was written by Michael S on 11 Jul 2007.
Nixon has generally received positive reviews.
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