One of my favorite films, Pakula's best!

Rating: 10/10 (8 August 2005)

All the President's men is a perfectly directed political drama which truthfully depicts the Watergate scandal which caused Nixon to resign in a very informative and entertaining manner. The film does not make judgements, but just lays down facts (which aren't in the republicans favor in this incident). The acting is brilliant, Robert Redford shines as Bob Woodward, while Hoffman is equally brilliant as Carl Bernstein. The two are very believable in their roles as the reporters who cracked the whole watergate scandal for the Washington Post. THe supporting cast is great as well, as Jason Robards was good in his role, although I don't exactly believe all the hype around his award nominations for this role because at times i felt he was trying to do a Brando impersonation, but maybe that was just me. Martin Balsam, however was great as Howard Simmons and Jane Alexander was also great in her role as Judy Hoback. The screenplay was brilliant, and although the people i saw it said "boring!", i was entertained all along, a perfect film from all of my standpoints. I think Hoffman is brilliant in these political character roles (check recent Wag the Dog, another fav of mine). 10/10 #58 on my list of favorite films