I was really surprised by this movie! First of all, the portrayal of Nixon was an unusual one for me. I was not around at that time and every time I did see footage of Nixon he was resigning his job as president. Naturally his demeanor was very somber and he looked defeated. The movies portrayal of Nixon was that of a shrewd business man who had a huge chip on his shoulder for not being like the elite he was surrounded by. Despite feeling like an outsider of the top echelon of the social structure, Nixon committed something illegal and felt like he should be above the law. The interviewer, Frost, was a playboy Englishman who was known for being more of a talk show host and ladies man than a bonafide reporter. For that reason Nixon agreed to the interview thinking that he could have the upper hand and control his image. It was agreed that Nixon would get paid and the interview would actually take place over a span of several days. This is where the movie raises the intensity and the sparks fly. Watch the movie and let me know what you think.
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