Mitzi @ the Movies

FROST / NIXON
- Mitzi J. Johnson



I have to say that I really, really, really liked this film. I am a bit shocked to see how many times it was nominated for awards and didn't win one, not a one. Why, I wonder? I honestly thought FRANK LANGELLA should have gotten the Oscar for best actor. He was heartbreakingly amazing!!!! If you haven't heard of it, well I am gonna tell you 'bout it. Sooo, fab director (one of my fave directors of all time) RON HOWARD is behind the camera on this political drama. It was based on the Broadway play and I think FRANK LANGELLA and MICHAEL SHEEN both acted in it on Broadway....and I think LANGELLA won a TONY for his performance of PRESIDENT RICHARD NIXON.

The film is based on the real life television interview between RICHARD NIXON and DAVID FROST. LANGELLA is simply amazing. The depths and shadings of his character development give you such insight into the real man. It is acting at its finest. MICHAEL SHEEN is also wonderful, The rest of the cast is, too. The script is great. The set and costumes and lighting are great. You smile and ask, "So, what's wrong with this pic?" Nothing. I loved it. I watched some scenes over and over. I cried and felt compassion for a man who has such a bad reputation in the world. Did I mention that KEVIN BACON is in this? I urge you watch it tonight if you haven't, yet.

BBN,

Mitzi



DETAILS:
Rated R for some language

Length:
123 minutes

Director:
RON HOWARD

Cast:
FRANK LANGELLA, MICHAEL SHEEN, KEVIN BACON, REBECCA HALL, MATTHEW MACFADYEN, SAM ROCKEWELL, OLIVER PLATT, TOBY JONES, MAX ELLIOT SLADE

Genres:
Drama

Awards:
2009 Academy Award: Best Actor Nominee: FRANK LANGELLA
2009 Academy Award: Best Director Nominee: RON HOWARD
2009 Academy Award: Best Picture Nominee
2009 BAFTA: Best Actor Nominee: FRANK LANGELLA
2009 BAFTA: Best Direction Nominee: RON HOWARD
2009 BAFTA: Best Film Nominee
2009 Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture (Drama) nominee
2009 Golden Globe Awards: Best Director (Motion Picture) nominee: RON HOWARD
2009 Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Drama) nominee: FRANK LANGELLA

Other Features:
Color; interactive menus; scene access; deleted scenes; making-of-featurette; behind-the scenes featurette; director's commentary

Screen Formats:
Widesceen Anamorphic 2:35:1

Subtitles:
English SDH, French, Spanish

Language and Sound:
English: Dolby Digital 5.1
French: Dolby Digital 5.1
Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1

Original Release Date:
2008

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