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Frost/Nixon (DVD, 2009)
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The power of television, and one man's drive to achieve what seems like, at times, an impossible dream, are the two central themes explored in Ron Howard's enthralling drama FROST/NIXON. The impossible dream belongs to David Frost (Michael Sheen), a moderately successful English talk show host who set out to interview disgraced former president Richard Nixon (Frank Langella) following his resignation in 1974. Howard examines how Frost pulled off such an audacious achievement, and also looks at how both sides prepared for the series of interviews, which eventually transpired in 1977. The confrontation between the two is laced with tension, and the director makes it clear that both men had plenty to lose and a lot to gain, depending on who the public perceived to be in control. Langella gives a supreme performance as Nixon, easily matching Anthony Hopkins's turn as the former president in Oliver Stone's NIXON (1995). Howard's film, which is based on the play of the same name by Peter Morgan, expertly pits the two men against one another by highlighting both their strengths and weaknesses. Frost was a consummate TV host but was out of his depth in political commentary; Nixon was highly adept at avoiding direct answers to Frost's questions, but couldn't mask his sullen facial expressions from the camera. Sheen and Langella are supported by a resolutely excellent cast, and the tension builds to almost unbearable levels as the two finally sit down and discuss Nixon's career. The key scene, in which Nixon's true feelings are exposed via a simple trick--a close-up shot of the former president's sad-eyed face, clearly indicating his deep unhappiness at all his failings--is adeptly handled by Howard, and serves to highlight how vital it is for politicians to perform under the unforgiving gaze of the media.Product Identifiers
UPC0025195016919
eBay Product ID (ePID)94277630
Product Key Features
ActorMichael Sheen, Frank Langella
RatingR
Movie/TV TitleFrost/Nixon
DirectorRon Howard
FormatDVD
Release Year2009
GenreDrama
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Leading RoleMichael Sheen, Frank Langella
Film CountryUSA
Release Date20090421
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- 21 Feb, 2024
A must see for contemporary history buffs
Frank Langella portrays Nixon as a withdrawn, and brooding former POTUS who seems to have retreated into a separate reality where he has done nothing wrong. ('Sound familiar?) This is very different from the scheming, maniacal president we saw portrayed by Anthony Hopkins in NIXON. Both actors probably got it right; Nixon was a very complicated person. In all, the movie was compelling to watch. I highly recommend it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Jul, 2019
great film. can watch over & over
both langela & sheen embody nixon & frost. supporting cast is spectacular, as wellVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 19 Nov, 2020
Chandler
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 May, 2019
Frost/Nixon
Very informativeVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 03 May, 2022
Michael Sheen is A Great Actor
Michael Sheen is a great actor .Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 25 Jan, 2019
Very Nice!
I like! Well kept item and clean packaging!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Sep, 2016
Top notch, engaging, insightful.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Jan, 2017
Frank Langella does an amazing job as Nixon!
Very entertaining movie, especially if you enjoy presidential history. Langella is an awesome Nixon.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
