An enthralling and brave piece of true American cinema

Rating: 10/10 (18 August 2009)

For anyone who's ever read the news, made the news, heard of the news, or even said news would know about the Frost-Nixon debate. Ron Howard has now made an enthralling telling of it. It has a half-documentary, and half-fictional feel that works perfectly. Michael Sheen is excellent as David Frost, a news reporter who tries to set up an interview with infamous president Richard Nixon (Frank Langella). When David finally gets Richard on his news show, as always, Richard turns into Tricky Dick, wasting David's time with nonsense stories. The supporting players such as Kevin Bacon, Sam Rockwell, and Oliver Platt also had to the witty excitement to be had here. But, while reading this review, remember it is not meant to be a fun movie, it's just surprisingly kind of fun. Ron Howard has made a marvelous movie, which we all know he can do, blending a great mix of drama and thrills. The movie is not bland like it could have easily been, but instead is a witty, Shakesperean-like film that is a perfect example of a definite Oscar movies. It doesn't get any better than this- smart, witty, enthralling, bold, brilliant, and daring. This is definitely a must see for anyone who's anyone.