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Rating: 8/10 (25 January 2009)

Both characters in real life (Frost and Nixon) might be described as slime-balls. You'd therefore think a film with them both as lead characters would be a real no-no. Actually, this is a very well constructed depiction of a real life set of events. It doesn't matter whether there are non-factual links, it all makes perfect sense. Frank Langella is absolutely perfect in his role as Nixon. I was almost convinced into liking the old rogue - you see, perfect tricky Dickie for you! I've never liked Frost the person and knew that Sheen would be able to pull off this character just as he has tackled other real life characters that are equally shifty. Brilliant. I do recall in fact seeing some of the real life television coverage of Nixon and was reminded of this during the screening. It fitted perfectly. A must go and see, it's a cracking story.