The film is about the famous "Watergate Incident." The film did not go straight to the center of this famous event, but aimed the camera at the two journalists who were otherwise ordinary, but through tireless investigations, visited and exposed this "shaking conspiracy", and reproduced them from another angle through their deeds. The truth of history. As the protagonist of the event, Nixon interspersed with the film in the style of a news figure in the documentary. From the beginning of the film, he was full of spirits when he returned from a visit to China, to the final scandal that revealed the sadness of resignation and resignation, as another clue to contrast with the main line. . In contrast, there was the shock and sigh of the worm that shook the tree, the praise of the faith and spirit under the shock, and the more reflections that came from it.
The two reporters, Bob and Carl, work for the Washington Post and are the lowest-level juniors. One has just joined the newspaper and has the lowest salary, and even the most powerful person under the president is not known; the other has been in the business for several years, but he has never performed well. But with keenness and perseverance, let them get closer to the truth step by step. Encountered all kinds of obstructions and dangers in the process, it showed more courage and determination.
The reporter's actors are Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman. They get along and talk with the prototype characters, and they also communicate constantly during the filming process, and try to ensure the truth in the dramatic reconstruction. There are big differences in personality and other aspects between the real two characters. One is a radical Democrat and the other is a Republican; one is logical, cautious, and sensitive; and the other is leaping, casual, and a little neurotic. But the two had to cooperate again, and this combination brought interesting dramatic conflict and tension in the movie. On the other hand, the long-term cooperation gave the two a tacit understanding. In the film, Robert and Dustin often speak each other's lines, forming an interesting and effective whole. Therefore, these two important figures, under the interpretation of Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman, are both conflicting and harmonious, which not only restores the reality, but also adds the necessary drama to the film.
The director of the film, Alan Pakula, may not be familiar to you, but you must have heard of his other two famous works: "Sophie's Choice" and "Gannet Assassination Order." In this film, the director controls the overall situation, controls the rhythm, and allows the actors to improvise in the performance, so that the film is both vivid and watchable, but also authentic and credible.
In addition to on-site inspections and visits, the artist also built a huge editorial office on the set completely imitating the prototype of the "Washington Post." In the film, the editorial department is the only bright scene. There are countless fluorescent lights of the same color on the top, white and white, looking monotonous and without gradation. This reflects the seriousness and tension of the reporter's working environment and working conditions. The scenes outside the editorial department, whether it is the street, other indoors, or the underground garage, are all dark colors. In contrast, one side is looking for justice and truth, the other is hidden scandals and crimes, and more darkness conceals it. Under the darkness, there are dangers and suspense. Redford's "deep throat" inside the secret meeting government in the underground garage is dark and silent, and any noise will make people creepy.
The film also uses a large number of deep-focus lenses. While presenting the protagonist, many details are clearly explained. While showing the complexity of the event, it provides the audience with as much information as possible, so that the audience can understand and understand themselves while watching. Experience. When the protagonist in the film drives a car out to look for clues, the camera is pulled from a close-up view to a large panorama overlooking the city, and the car drove into the street and disappeared among the tall buildings. In the face of powerful rights, individuals appear very small, and the process of confronting them is destined to be difficult, tortuous, and long.
With the concerted efforts of many filmmakers, the film "Presidential Team" has achieved great success. It beautifully reproduces a well-known important event on the screen, showing the historical truth and the charm of film art. At the same time, it aimed the camera at ordinary reporters who had made great contributions, showing a real picture of the reporter's work and life, which was also recognized by people. Whether it is an actor or a reporter, their work and hard work bring us something worth defending and thinking about in the incident and beyond the incident.
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