FROST/NIXON (Theatrical Release USA 2008)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.6|5.0 Starsìììì 

Frost/Nixon—fabulous, tense watch—balances itself with excellent dialogue and a cast that works seamlessly together to tell the story. Watch for Kevin Bacon’s outstanding performance. Pitting Michael Sheen against Frank Langella completely works. This movie is more than worth its watch. 

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Storyline 

David Frost gets an interview with President Nixon after his resignation from the presidency.

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Ron Howard for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Brian Grazer. Ron Howard, Tim Bevan, and Eric Feliner for making the film possible. Cast includes: Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Kevin Bacon, Rebecca Hall, Toby Jones, Matthew Macfadyen, Oliver Platt, and Sam Rockwell.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This is a wonderful, taut watch and worth watching. 

Ben Meyers

GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK. (Theatrical Release USA 2005)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.6|5.0 Starsìììì 

Good Night, and Good Luck.—the unusual and unique format for telling this story, works fabulously. David Strathairn perfectly shows the audience the character of Edward R. Murrow and what he wanted.  Look for Robert Downey Jr., Patricia Clarkson, Frank Langella, Jeff Daniels, and George Clooney as supporting cast. The movie can be easily missed because of its unassuming poster and lack of advertising, but know it is a WOW! watch because of subject matter and the way it concludes. A small criticism is that the same jazz singer is accessed repeatedly through the film. It would have been welcome to have a variety of singers for the background music. 

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Storyline 

A movie about newscaster Edward R. Murrow. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director George Clooney for directing efforts. Thank you to Producer Grant Heslove for making the film possible. Cast includes: David Strathairn, Patricia Clarkson, George Clooney, Jeff Daniels, Robert Downey Jr., Frank Langella, Ray Wise, and Tate Donovan. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This is wonderful if only for the format used in telling the story. WOW! What a concept and presentation! The movie earns its watch. 

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ROBOT & FRANK (Theatrical Release USA 2012)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.4|5.0 Starsììì

Robot & Frank, an easy-on-the-mind, fill-in-some-spare-time movie, shows Frank Langella's skill in depicting the role of an elderly, bored, and retired burglar. James Marsden superbly plays his concerned son while Liv Tyler plays his daughter. The movie follows a simple outline and leaves its viewers with the feeling of enjoying a good dessert.

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Storyline

Aging Frank Weld’s (Frank Langella) son Hunter (James Marsden) purchases his father a companion robot. When Frank discovers he can program the robot to do what he wants, he programs the robot to help pick locks and do heists.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Jake Schreier for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Jeremy Bailer, Bob Kelman, Bill Perry, Ann Porter, Danny Rifkin, Delaney Schultz, Jenna Schultz, Stefan Sonnenfeld, and Tom Valerio for making the film possible. Additional cast/characters include: Madison (Liv Tyler), Robot (voice of Peter Sarsgaard), Jennifer (Susan Sarandon), Jake (Jeremy Strong), Sheriff Rowlings (Jeremy Sisto), and Robot Performer (Rachael Ma).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. The movie flows to a sweet and nice conclusion.

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Ben Meyers