I must not have seen the same film as those that raved about it.

Rating: 7/10 (1 May 2009)

Most reviews that I have read on this film have been absolute raves,Apparntly I must have seen a different film as I did not feel entertained or enlightened in watching a film about the downfall of President Richard M. Nixon.
A few years back Oliver Stone wrote & directed the film NIXON starring Anthony Hopkins, to me this was an excellent movie as it covered Mr. Nixon's entire life.
This film is based on Peter Morgan's stage play,He also wrote the screen for this movie which has been carefully directer by Ron Howaed.
It stars Frank Langella & Micheal Sheen who also did the same roles on stage. Mr. Langella is a noted actor from primarily Stage & Television. Mr. Sheen is mostly known for his excellent role as Prime Minister Tony Blair in THE QUEEN.
They both are quite good as Richard Nixon & David Frost. For those who do not know, Mr Frost was a noted Television interviewer & wit.
The supporting cast however is even better than the 2 stars.
Sam Rockwell, Kevin Bacon, Oliver Platt & Toby Jones excel as aides & associates of both leads. Rebecca Hall has the major distaff part,
Pat Nixon (the Presidents wife) is very nicely done by ex-child actress Patty McCormack (BAD SEED).
The costumes & settings are excellent I felt I was back in the time period.
Dear Readers , note I have said little about the script, It has its moments, just not enough of them. For the first hour or so I was watching a competent film, It wasn't until the scene where both Noxon & Frost are talking in the phone very late at night.That scene made me pay attention to the rest of the film.
I never saw the original interviews (films subject matter) when they were on Television, It was during Tax Season & I had more pressing things to do.
i feel this is a good movie, just not the great film many say it is.
Ratings: *** (out of 4) 81 points (out of 100) IMDb 7 (out of 10)