In a search for truth.

Rating: 8/10 (29 April 2009)

When trying to reproduce historical fact, it is very hard not to take the liberty to make the subject more interesting. Director Ron Howard and writer Peter Morgan do their best to put some mood elevation in the telling of one of history's unforgettable moments. Disgraced President Richard M. Nixon(Frank Langella) agreed to an interview with the dashing TV reporter/personality David Frost(Michael Sheen); Frost in hopes of forcing some untold truths from the lips of the cynical former President, while at the same time Nixon wanted to be able to gloat over out-smarting the jet-setting Frost. Their battle of wits electrified an eager nation, that would have loved to kick the disliked former leader while he was down. Watergate and the Viet-Nam War would be Nixon's legacy.
One of my favorite chuckles was when Nixon asked Frost if he had done any fornicating the night before. I also liked the scene when the two adversaries met for the last time and in private...Frost giving Nixon a pair of shoes. The supporting cast includes: Kevin Bacon, Sam Rockwell, Oliver Platt, Rebecca Hall and Toby Jones.