Change Your Image
KenClement
Reviews
The Final Days (1989)
Nixon did indeed see this movie.
In response to the reviewer who wondered if Nixon saw this movie, He did indeed.
Richard Nixon viewed the movie before it was released and changed his phone carrier because he objected to the movie's portrayal of him and Watergate. (AT&T was the sponsor) As I recall, prior to the movie's broadcast to the nation, AT&T released a prepared statement in response saying that they valued all of their customers including Mr. Nixon but that they believed that the film's portrayal was fair and accurate.
I would have to agree. Indeed I found the film's treatment of Nixon to be sympathetic to the man without being an apology of his actions.
Lane's performance was brilliant and was well supported by the rest of the cast. I give the screenplay high marks for its historical accuracy and effective pace.