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Dominican Rep. Nixon
3,984
Drama
Director Oliver Stone brings us a film about the 37th president of the United States, Richard Milhous Nixon (Sir Anthony Hopkins), and his wife, Pat Nixon (Joan Allen). The film begins with the Watergate burglary, where five intruders are discovered in the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee, photographing documents and adjusting wire taps. The Watergate scandal ultimately forced Nixon to resign from his office (under ... [+]
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United States |
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"'Nixon' would be a great film even if there had been no Richard Nixon (...) it takes on the resonance of classic tragedy (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 4)" | POS |
United Kingdom |
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"Long but consistently engaging biopic" | POS |
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United States |
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"Oliver Stone presents his vision of the forces that drove and motivated the late President. And, factual or not, there's no denying that Nixon has moments when it is nothing short of compelling" | POS |
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United States |
Rolling Stone | "It's gripping psychodrama -- just don't confuse Nixon with history." | POS |
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United States |
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"There's not a single moment here in which Nixon is admirable, decisive or appealing. Nixon doesn't work as a drama, but with a little push it might have been a great comedy" | NEG |
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United States |
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"It's huge, brilliant, dark and cathartic, with a towering and complex performance by Anthony Hopkins that humanizes Nixon more than Nixon ever was able to humanize himself." | POS |
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United States |
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"You may disagree with some of the screenplay's characterizations, assertions and interpretations, but you will not be bored." | POS |
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