The All-Time Greatest Docudrama

Rating: 10/10 (22 October 2015)

Impressive on all counts, "All the President's Men" is one of the most well-made examples of presenting real life events in a film.
Like all great movies, it is about that magic confluence of bringing together the right actors, director, screenwriter, etc. onto a project. And, so it is here. Alan Pakula was just right to helm the production, William Goldman to write, and Gordon Willis to photograph.
Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford get right into their roles and give performances like they've been reporters all their adult lives. The supporting performances are very well cast and acted, including Jason Robards and Martin Balsam.
The recreation of the Washington Post set is perfect and puts you right in the action of the story. Yes, it is very dialogue driven, but it plays like a tightly wound thriller.
For decades, I've been riveted to screen every time this movie has come on! And, it's still fascinating viewing. Highly recommended!
********** (10 Out of 10 Stars)