And the winner is ... (Screen)

Rating: 4/10 (16 April 2009)

With 3 free tickets to use before 12 April, i had to go to movies for 3 consecutive evenings. My first choice was this movie. Why ?
1 - Because Nixon left the White house just 2 days before my brother and I were born. So i was intrigued to capture the mood of this special time. For those who are interested, our parents don't recall something in particular: our mother was in hospital since 1 week and our father has memories of this event but don't remember the timing with our births!
2 – because I never clearly understood what the Watergate really was! I know there were burglars, but can't link it with the missing tapes or Nixon. I should see my classics ("Nixon", "All the President's Man") instead!
3 – because if JFK has become a respected icon, Nixon is depicted for many as the evil himself. So, hearing the real man would be interesting, even thought i can't really say if the debate is 100% accurate.
This movie doesn't wash my enthusiasm.
It caught my attention from the beginning up to the final credits. The 70s are well portrayed with bright colors. The debate is edited as a sport event, especially a boxing match. I didn't know so far the actor playing the host but he is really talented. I really like how he took strong punches by Nixon while he is a bit carefree and how he start to bite too as he becomes studious.
But finally, i am really amazed how America can speak freely about politics and makes movies on that topic while my country is shy or more exactly less tolerant. Like everyone else, everyday, we hear about the political class, on TV, radio, newspapers but french producers don't want to tell their "real" story in movies. We never complain about them, never tells a critic. I really wonder where is the real democracy thus?