They couldn't have done a better job bringing this to the screen

Rating: 10/10 (30 April 2013)

A film for those with an interest in history and a willingness to wait while the story unfolds at its own pace. A knowledge of the events is helpful but not necessary to the enjoyment of the movie but if you pay attention all the information is there. Great performances from the entire cast down to the smallest roles. Redford and Hoffman work brilliantly together and retain your interest in the procedure of the investigation. Jane Alexander makes a strong impression in her two scenes as a careworn reluctant informant, good enough to score her a best supporting actress nomination. The other two real standouts are Jason Robards Jr. as Ben Bradlee, showing him to be a tough but honest and courageous man who is willing to buck popular opinion and stand behind his reporters for the greater good, and Hal Holbrook wonderfully icy as Deep Throat. A fascinating film terrifically directed by Pakula.