All the President's Men
Warner Bros. | Release Date: April 9, 1976
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JoeDeckardApr 8, 2019
Although a slow-burn, Alan J Pakula's gripping exploration into the Watergate scandal as seen through the eyes of two journalists Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward played by Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford. Every character from Ben BradleyAlthough a slow-burn, Alan J Pakula's gripping exploration into the Watergate scandal as seen through the eyes of two journalists Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward played by Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford. Every character from Ben Bradley (Jason Robards we love you) and Hal Holbrook (does that guy ever put a foot wrong)as Deep Throat to bookkeeper Jane Alexander is drawn with nuance and played with subtlety as the enormity of the exercise closes around them. Pakula shoots fabulous wide shots of Government buildings that dwarf the players, accentuating their ant-like existance within the towers of Babel they hope to pull down. The library scene where a shaky camera moves up into the ceiling slowly reveals the two journalists caught in the spider's web of deceit which they must unravel before the spider gets to them first. And still there is time for fun. Like when Hoffman lights up a cigarette in the elevator, as the doors close on them Redford asks "Is there anywhere you don't smoke?" A brilliant and detailed exploration of what now seem like innocent times and a nostalgic love story of journalism, that once proud and dignified profession.… Expand
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LamontRaymondNov 27, 2017
An all-time classic that I watch whenever it's on cable. It may seem like a relic of a time gone by, but this was journalism in its purest form. The folks that attend the daily White House briefings, with their incessant questions about theAn all-time classic that I watch whenever it's on cable. It may seem like a relic of a time gone by, but this was journalism in its purest form. The folks that attend the daily White House briefings, with their incessant questions about the shiny objects of the day, should watch this a few times so they can learn to ask some REAL questions to the powers that be.… Expand
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tonyGreenJan 29, 2021
It could have come from the pen of John Grisham, except that it really happened. The story is told straight, and it really does work as an entertaining piece of cinema. The plot never meanders from the cat and mouse game between TheIt could have come from the pen of John Grisham, except that it really happened. The story is told straight, and it really does work as an entertaining piece of cinema. The plot never meanders from the cat and mouse game between The Washington Post's Woodward and Bernstein, and a secretive and well financed dirty tricks campaign working within Nixon's re-election committee. There is a lot of great detail about journalistic ethics and practice, and the tension between protecting anonymous sources, and getting it "on the record".

Also a short standout scene featuring Robert Walden as Donald Segretti, as one of the campaign's gonzo operatives.… Expand
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imthenoobNov 1, 2018
Well paced, Acted and directed. It was interesting to see the events of Watergate told by the journalists that brought the case into the spotlight. And it's one of those movies that really doesn't get the love that is should.
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Compi24Aug 3, 2019
In the beginning, Redford and Pakula said, “let us make the journalistic thriller in our image, in our likeness, so that it may rule over all the theater screens across the country and all the shelves at the Best Buy 'classics' rack, overIn the beginning, Redford and Pakula said, “let us make the journalistic thriller in our image, in our likeness, so that it may rule over all the theater screens across the country and all the shelves at the Best Buy 'classics' rack, over every wannabe Spielberg pre(?)-make and over every lowly serf that thinks you absolutely need explosions or killings in your movie for it to be any good.” "All The President's Men" is just plain ol' cracker-jack storytelling. Though, yes, it most certainly helps that the story in play is already fascinating enough -- and true, to boot -- it also doesn't hurt to have one of the world's greatest screenwriters staging your scene dynamics, drafting up your dialogue, and structuring your overall narrative. Aside from William Goldman's expertly constructed screenplay, this also just so happens to represent Alan J. Pakula putting on an absolute clinic in how to make a seemingly dry movie look incredible. From the dank, expressive corners of a darkened parking structure, to the blindingly bright interiors of the Washington Post's office floor, it all feels expertly staged and shot. Oh, and Redford and Hoffman are pretty damned good as well. Not that that needed clearing up or anything. In the end, "All The President's Men" is an engrossing, beautifully realized story of power, journalistic integrity, and the importance of getting/making things right.… Expand
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gracjanskiSep 26, 2021
This movie is a bit hard to follow, because the story is being told mostly by dialogues and not so much by pictures and actions. But nonetheless it is good to see any movie about this historical moment in US history.
Hoffman and Redford areThis movie is a bit hard to follow, because the story is being told mostly by dialogues and not so much by pictures and actions. But nonetheless it is good to see any movie about this historical moment in US history.
Hoffman and Redford are acting well as motivated young journalists. Today it looks a bit weird if you know how media is working nowadays.… Expand
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eagleeyevikingDec 29, 2017
Despite a jarring ending, "All the President's Men" thrills with a real look into honest journalism, an incisive look into the dirtiness of politics, as well as a well-acted film in its own right.
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ahmedaiman9999Jun 3, 2018
Alan J. Pakula made a very smart decision by not making this movie longer. Because I think Oliver Stone made a mistake by making the runtime of JFK three hours and nine minutes, and the director's cut even longer by 17 minutes! The result, inAlan J. Pakula made a very smart decision by not making this movie longer. Because I think Oliver Stone made a mistake by making the runtime of JFK three hours and nine minutes, and the director's cut even longer by 17 minutes! The result, in the case of JFK, was that the movie focused more than it should do on some subplots that really didn't add too much to the story. All the President's Men, instead, made a good use of every minute in it with its reasonable runtime. The Oscar-winner script, with all its cleverness, isn't the only powerful aspect about the movie. Alan J. Pakula directing is very entertaining. Besides building the tension, he shot many long scenes that really deserve to be of the most iconic scenes in film. The performances are all great; Redford has the most of the screen time, and I wouldn't have been surprised if he had an Oscar nod. He has a particular scene in which he changed his face expressions so gracefully. Hoffman is one of my favorite actors and he gave one of his best performances in this movie; his character is so energetic and impulsive and he just got it right. But the performance that really standout is Jason Robards' performance as Ben Bradlee, the executive editor of The Washington Post. Robards, without a doubt, deserved his Oscar for best supporting actor.

At the middle of its third act, I think the movie suffered a little bit moving between two sub-plots; it moved very fast between them and I think it should have made a small breather to keep me gripped, and to make me invested in the new sub-plot from its beginning.

There were many secondary characters in this movie and they were all great, except one character that I felt it should have given some more depth because it has an important role near the end, and a background could have filled some logical gaps. With that being said, this character is very interesting and you may be interested to search about it after watching the movie.

Overall, All the President's Men can be described as a "Hitchcockian" political thriller. Its tension and suspense are unprecedented in this sub-genre. And I loved it!

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MahmusSep 25, 2020
This ramains one of the most thrilling movies ever. The pace is slow and the journalism is detailed and exhausting in a good way. It may be too slow for some, but it just keeps my attention during every second.

This movie has one of myThis ramains one of the most thrilling movies ever. The pace is slow and the journalism is detailed and exhausting in a good way. It may be too slow for some, but it just keeps my attention during every second.

This movie has one of my favorite scenes of all time.
That scene with Robert Redford on the telephone. You know, the one that's like a five minute long uncut close-up of him talking. Yeah, that's one of the best movie scenes ever filmed, and the fact that he messes up a line and they kept it in makes it even better.

I love this movie.… Expand
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AJ_13Mar 18, 2022
All the President's Men is one of the key films in its genre, and it does not dissapoint. Marvellously written and with a tremendous ensemble, it's immersive and makes you wanna know more about the subject. It doesn't beat around the bush andAll the President's Men is one of the key films in its genre, and it does not dissapoint. Marvellously written and with a tremendous ensemble, it's immersive and makes you wanna know more about the subject. It doesn't beat around the bush and plays all its cards to its script, serious and with no frills or unnecessary dramatisation. Alan J. Pakula undoubtedly made a great choice.… Expand
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