While it is a fictionalised version of events from recent history, it is so enjoyable to watch both of these great actors at work, and making it seem totally authentic. You might believe that events unfolded exactly as portrayed, or something very close to it.
It's also nice to be able to see a great movie that is free from profanity and gratuitous sex and violence. I'm no prude, but it is refreshing that in this day and age, where nudity, violence and all that kind of stuff have become commonplace, this movie relies on the sheer talent of the actors to make it a very enjoyable two hours. I highly recommend this film to anyone.