My family attended a showing yesterday and came away awestruck. The 3D viewing is my first in the modern era. Much better than the old two-color glasses of old. IMAX picture and sound were excellent. The immersive world created by James Cameron was phenomenal. We all enjoyed the plot and characters and it left us wanting a sequel.
I thoroughly enjoyed this film. The 70's pseudo-documentary style was a wonderful method of presenting the material. Since it was based on a stage play, the emphasis on dialogue was very effectively captured by this style. I remember the actual interview and the media attention surrounding Nixon's statements regarding Watergate. However, the controversy surrounding Frost and the details of the struggle to gather financial backing and Frost's key role in making this happen were unknown to me.
The actors did a wonderful job, particularly Frank Langella as Nixon.
A rare occurrence these days, the audience applauded at the close of the film. A testament to the quality of this picture.