The Brink of War
President Ronald Reagan races against time to salvage a deal with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that could dismantle nuclear arsenals—or ignite disaster. With pressure mounting on all sides, every word spoken brings the world closer to peace... or destruction.
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What people are saying
Updated nightlyReactions are split on this tense political thriller about Reagan and Gorbachev's high-stakes negotiations. Jeff Daniels as Reagan gets talked about the most, but opinions on his performance are mixed, with many finding it an uncharismatic take. Jared Harris fares a bit better as Gorbachev, though he's also divisive. While the acting overall is seen as competent, many found the story itself underwhelming and too familiar, failing to bring much new to the historical drama genre.
Sentiment split
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- Positive39%
- Mixed33%
- Negative28%
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Buzz
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The cast
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