All the President's Men speaks to the importance of having a free press and investigative journalists--even if it means uncovering crimes at the White House--and remains one of the most important films in cinematic history.

| Original Score: 5/5 | Aug 9, 2024

It's superbly directed on every level, but the sound design is particularly effective. Typewriter key strikes are mixed with the sound of gunshots: words are weapons.

| Nov 13, 2023

This is a picture to appeal to film star fans and practical thinkers alike.

| Oct 6, 2023

If, like me, you've said you never want to hear the word "Watergate" again, relent for 2 hours and 20 minutes; otherwise, you'll miss a great movie.

| May 9, 2023

...an erratically-paced drama that benefits from its authentic atmosphere and raft of above-average performances...

| Original Score: 3/4 | Apr 27, 2023

It’s a classic for both New Hollywood and the journalism genre and a timeless story that manages to be right on the money while reminding us to always “follow the money.”

| Original Score: 9/10 | Nov 17, 2022

An honorable work, by and about honorable men.

| Aug 8, 2022

…cemented as a rare film that’s worth more than a footnote in our history books; deftly written ably performed, and for once not sparing on the granular details so few films bother with…

| Original Score: 5/5 | Jul 31, 2022

Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman combine precisely the right amounts of awe and grit as Washington Post reporters Woodward and Bernstein. And they are supported by an enormous and outstanding cast.

| Aug 4, 2021

The superbly acted, good-looking movie is expertly directed by Alan J. Pakula and well-written by William Goldman.

| Jan 14, 2021

A superb reconstruction of the Watergate scandal-with Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford fairly self-effacing as Washington Post reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward...

| Oct 16, 2020

It's understated to allow for the happenings and the implications to grow more impactful on their own, essentially mimicking a documentary style of filmmaking.

| Original Score: 9/10 | Aug 27, 2020

As grippingly suspenseful as any James Bond thriller, and it's all true.

| May 13, 2020

A story that has been marshalled with dazzling skill and precision, but lacks the imaginative hooks that might have taken it even further in mood and meaning.

| Mar 17, 2020

Although many tales have been told, it is the genesis story of the Nixon/Watergate scandal that remains its most compelling.

| Feb 13, 2020

It is not the definitive movie on Watergate, but it is, for the Seventies, a definitive movie about the American character, and as such, one of the most important film experiences of the decade.

| Nov 15, 2019

Removed from its topical urgency, it remains a vigorously entertaining pursuit of accuracy and accountability. Revisited, it's clear how much inspiration David Fincher took for Zodiac to depict investigative reporting and workplace dynamics.

| Original Score: 5/5 | Jun 24, 2019

A bravura piece of filmmaking to rank alongside his earlier 'paranoia' gem, The Parallax View.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 16, 2018

A timely political drama for the Trump reign.

| Original Score: A- | May 23, 2017

Pakula was clearly talented from the moment he lensed his first feature, but like so many other New Hollywood icons, nationwide recognition didn't come until he took on the story of one of the great con jobs on the American people, the Watergate scandal.

| Apr 13, 2016