The Assassination of Richard Nixon

It's not just Nixon's shadow that hangs like a cloud over Assassination, it's the shadow of the bummerific era of American movies his regime spawned.

The idea that assassins are products of their times is intriguing, but The Assassination of Richard Nixon is betrayed by its ambitions and pretensions.

A well-made if relatively uninvolved character study with nothing noteworthy to say.

The film delivers a highly enjoyable thing: Sean Penn's portentous performance. [Full Review in Spanish]