Frost/Nixon

I had seen the movie Frost/Nixon once before, however watching it again, especially after being in a journalism class made me appreciate it that much more. Frost had a huge task ahead, as he sat across from Richard Nixon. He was simply a talk show host who had never done anything like this before. As the audience watches the film, it is easy to see the character of Frost transform right before our eyes. He starts off as a playboy who does not take his job very serious, yet as the movie progresses he realizes just how important his job is. Nixon betrayed the citizens of the United States, he betrayed the trust of the people who believed in him, and he let down the entire world. Frost soon begins to understand the weight of the task at hand and he begins to comprehend how everyone watching needs a confession. The people of America are longing for Nixon to finally admit to Watergate and finally admit that what he did was wrong. Frost finally understands what needs to be done and the audience finally begins to see the absolute determination in Frost's eyes.

The movie sheds light on the sleepless nights, the long hours, and the frustrations that come a long with being a professional journalist. Through Frost's absolute determination and perseverance the American people finally get the confession they deserve. They finally receive what they should have received all along.