The history of the USA has always interested me. Especially the '60s/'70s have always been really fascinating to me, with the Vietnam war in particular. I'm a European, journalist and a devoted follower of the truth.
With the recent news developments on the glorification of the Afghanistan war, this film couldn't have come soon enough. It depicts the true power of the people in the high towers and the urge to keep the truth away from the public. A well needed watch on the essential meaning of freedom of speech. Streep and Hanks are good in their roles and with the unique directing touch of Spielberg, this film is an historical depiction of something we should never forget. The true power of the people of the press.
I've always wondered how the American people could believe so easily all the nonsense said by those old, shady criminals in suits, with their manipulative speeches, promising a peaceful world while they where waging war behind the curtains. Nixon is probably my all time favourite with his triumphant ego. I just can't help but love the fact how karma slapped that old crook in the face.
With the recent news developments on the glorification of the Afghanistan war, this film couldn't have come soon enough. It depicts the true power of the people in the high towers and the urge to keep the truth away from the public. A well needed watch on the essential meaning of freedom of speech. Streep and Hanks are good in their roles and with the unique directing touch of Spielberg, this film is an historical depiction of something we should never forget. The true power of the people of the press.
I've always wondered how the American people could believe so easily all the nonsense said by those old, shady criminals in suits, with their manipulative speeches, promising a peaceful world while they where waging war behind the curtains. Nixon is probably my all time favourite with his triumphant ego. I just can't help but love the fact how karma slapped that old crook in the face.