Review 791: Pressure
We've seen so many WWII dramas over the last decade or so, films that have conveyed untold stories about our history: How Alan Turing cracked the enigma code, Based on the play Pressure by David Haig; During the tense final days before D-Day, the fate of the free world hangs in the balance. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) summons meteorologist James Stagg (Andrew Scott) to The two men face an impossible choice - launch the largest and most dangerous invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether. The screenplay, co-written by Haig and director Anthony Maras, feels economical with not a moment wasted and makes you feel the intense pressure that these people were under The result is an experience that's not only tense but also inspirational: One of the best films of the year. It's funny because it's not a particularly elaborate period piece - the majority of the film takes place at and around Southwick House It feels like a filmed play the...
