WWII Drama 'Pressure' Receives Positive Reviews
The new World War II drama 'Pressure,' starring Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser, has debuted to stellar reviews. The film focuses on the tense 72 hours before D-Day and how a weather forecast changed history.
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‘Pressure’ Review: Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser Go Toe-to-Toe in an Absorbing Tale of How the Weather Won the War
The British obsession with the weather goes from an easily mocked national quirk to a world-beating point of pride in “Pressure,” a handsome, efficient WWII drama that doesn’t go quite so far as to say a weatherman won the war, but wouldn’t mind one bit if that’s what you came away believing. The “weatherman,” in […]
By Guy Lodge
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Kerry Condon, Chris Messina and Damian Lewis also appear in Anthony Maras' historical film about the meteorologist who played a key role in the Allied invasion of Europe.
By Frank Scheck
Read full article →‘Pressure’ Review: Brendan Fraser And Andrew Scott In Thrilling WWII Story Of How A Weather Forecast Changed History In The 72 Hours Before D-Day
If you have seen Oscar-winning accounts of the June 6, 1944 seaborne invasion in Normandy, known as D-Day, in classic films like Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan and 1962’s all-star epic The Longest Day, you probably believe you know all you need to know about that fateful day that changed world history. Think again. Just […]
By Pete Hammond
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US filmmaker explores forgotten chapter of WWII China Daily - Global Edition
Read full article →Pressure Review: Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott Shine in a Tense, High-Stakes D-Day Thriller
War movie fans and WWII buffs should appreciate Pressure's devotion to detail, while mainstream audiences will be treated to a taut, compelling story about the very real men behind the icons who ensured an Allied victory. Brendan Fraser makes General Eisenhower flesh and blood, while Andrew Scott adds another whip-smart protagonist to his filmography with his nuanced portrayal of meteorologist James Stagg.
By Jim Vejvoda
Read full article →Brendan Fraser's New WWII Movie Pressure Debuts With Stellar Rotten Tomatoes Score
Before The Mummy 4, Brendan Fraser stars in Pressure, a new World War II movie about D-Day in which he plays the role of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
By Matthew Rudoy
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