This film is definitely one for my 'criminally underrated' list. Not underrated in terms of success, as it brought in three times its budget at the box office, but in terms of critical and general response. I see so many highly negative reviews of this film and I can't quite understand why. Sure, It may be a little slow to build up, but after the major inciting event of the film occurs, the tension and action do not let up. The score from Jerry Goldsmith is magnificent and really helps to elevate the drama and grand-scale of the film.
Really, I strongly recommend this film if you're looking for a taut political thriller. It may be cliched, overly reliant on convenience and silly in parts, but it offers a terrifying glimpse into a potential nuclear conflict between the USA and Russia.
Really, I strongly recommend this film if you're looking for a taut political thriller. It may be cliched, overly reliant on convenience and silly in parts, but it offers a terrifying glimpse into a potential nuclear conflict between the USA and Russia.