Oliver Stone's love for making Biopics, is once again proved, in 'Nixon'. Stone, this time succeeds by making an interesting watch, and is blessed to have performers like Sir Anthony Hopkins, Joan Allen & James Woods, on board.
'Nixon' tells the story of Richard Nixon, a person who is gone down in history as of the most controversial political figures ever. The political and personal life of the former US President, has been told in here, with a running time over a 190-minutes!
Oliver Stone is a prolific filmmaker. One of my favorite storytellers. In 'Nixon', he manages to hold your attention at many places. But, I must say, the excessive running-time plays a spoil-sport. If shorter by 30 minutes, it's impact would have only enhanced. Robert Richardson's Cinematography was perfect. Editing is sharp, but some portions needed to be trimmed.
Performance-Wise: Sir Anthony Hopkins delivers a worthy performance as Richard Nixon. Joan Allen as Pat Nixon, is flawless. A highly under-rated actress of it's time! James Woods, like always, manages to leave a strong impression. J. T. Walsh & Ed Harris are good. David Paymer has been wasted. He deserved a better deal! Others lend able support.
On the whole, 'Nixon' is A Good Watch! But, due to the excessive running time & some unwanted portions, the desired impact goes a miss. But definitely, worth a watch.
'Nixon' tells the story of Richard Nixon, a person who is gone down in history as of the most controversial political figures ever. The political and personal life of the former US President, has been told in here, with a running time over a 190-minutes!
Oliver Stone is a prolific filmmaker. One of my favorite storytellers. In 'Nixon', he manages to hold your attention at many places. But, I must say, the excessive running-time plays a spoil-sport. If shorter by 30 minutes, it's impact would have only enhanced. Robert Richardson's Cinematography was perfect. Editing is sharp, but some portions needed to be trimmed.
Performance-Wise: Sir Anthony Hopkins delivers a worthy performance as Richard Nixon. Joan Allen as Pat Nixon, is flawless. A highly under-rated actress of it's time! James Woods, like always, manages to leave a strong impression. J. T. Walsh & Ed Harris are good. David Paymer has been wasted. He deserved a better deal! Others lend able support.
On the whole, 'Nixon' is A Good Watch! But, due to the excessive running time & some unwanted portions, the desired impact goes a miss. But definitely, worth a watch.