All the President's Men (1976)

Plot:  Based on True events: Reporters Woodward and Bernstein investigate the June 1972 Watergate Break-in
Stars: Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman,  Jason Robards
Best Quote:  I never asked about Watergate. I simply asked what were Hunt's duties at the White House. They volunteered he was innocent  - when nobody asked if he was guilty.

People love the movie (8.0 IMDB rating) - but I didn't. Maybe its because I read the book, and I'm too familiar with Nixon and Watergate. Or maybe its because I was looking for some entertainment and thrills (Someone called it a "Political thriller") but  there wasn't any.

All The President's Men - As a Movie 
I don't know how you can make a cinematic, satisfying movie about reporters talking to DC Politicians.  All the Presidents Men is well acted and well directed - but when all is said and done, its just a 40 year old,  political gab fest. We also get snowed under with lots of names, phone numbers and addresses.

And we get all the Newspaper film cliches (even though they're true). W&B:

• Battle with their bosses (I need more time on this story, Chief, its gonna blow this town wide open!)
• Schmooze reluctant witnesses (We have some questions Mrs X, you must talk to us)
• Knock on doors and get leads (follow the money)
• Fake out secretaries to talk to sources (Let me by, Sweetheart, I'm a Rich businessman) 
• Get their big break  (Deep Throat spills the beans)
• And then finally publish the big story.

Redford and Hoffman
Both are good in the movie, although the real Woodward looks nothing like Redford. Its humorous to see how the Director minimizes the co-stars' height differences. Occasionally we see them standing side by side, but usually Hoffman's tiny stature is hidden by having either him or Redford sitting or showing them walking in front of each other (as opposed to side by side).

Were W&B that Important?
Sure, W&B got the ball rolling on Watergate in 1972, but the scandal went on for another 1.5 years, and its the White House tapes, Judge Sirica, and Senate Committee that destroyed Nixon, not W&B's reporting.  And 50 years later, does it really matter that Nixon resigned? He was replaced by Gerald Ford, who was a carbon-copy in terms of policy. For example, Kissinger didn't miss a beat during the change over.

Summary:  I wouldn't bother unless you're a fan of the co-stars, political movies, or a Watergate history buff,  All the President's Men is well done, but dull. They tried to make a factual film  - not an entertainment - but still couldn't avoid the usual cliches.