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 nightlyThe Brink of War is a deeply split film, with opinions roughly equal on whether it works. Jeff Daniels' performance as Ronald Reagan, and the dynamic with Jared Harris' Mikhail Gorbachev, are the anchors in a story about a nuclear arms deal, but the film around them is shaky. The plot itself is seen as a well-worn, conventional political thriller that doesn't offer much new, and a vocal group really dislikes the supporting roles, like Aya Cash's Cleo. It’s a movie carried by its two leads that otherwise leaves most people feeling cold.
Sentiment split
Every qualifying reaction, weighted.
- Positive39%
- Mixed30%
- Negative31%
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Buzz
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The cast
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