‘The Brink of War’ Review: When the U.S. and U.S.S.R. Came Together
Jeff Daniels' portrayal of Ronald Reagan in 'The Brink of War' is sparking conversation about the U.S.-U.S.S.R. summit in Reykjavik.
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Jeff Daniels is playing Ronald Reagan in the new film 'The Brink of War'. The movie focuses on the 1986 summit in Reykjavik, Iceland, where Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev discussed nuclear disarmament. The film has garnered attention for Daniels' transformation into Reagan.
People.com and The Daily Beast both published interviews with Daniels, who discussed the challenges and preparations for his role. The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal have reviewed the film, focusing on its portrayal of the historic summit. The film's Rotten Tomatoes page is live.
The Reykjavik summit is the subject of the film. The summit is known for its tense negotiations and the potential for significant nuclear disarmament agreements. The film's release coincides with renewed interest in Cold War history and the legacy of Ronald Reagan.
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Quick answers
Who is playing Ronald Reagan in 'The Brink of War'?
Jeff Daniels is playing Ronald Reagan.
What is the film 'The Brink of War' about?
The film focuses on the 1986 summit in Reykjavik, Iceland, where Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev discussed nuclear disarmament.
What outlets have reviewed 'The Brink of War'?
The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal have reviewed the film.
Coverage (6)
- Jeff Daniels felt weight of history as Reagan in 'The Brink of War' The Detroit News · 17h ago
- Jeff Daniels Reveals Why It Was a ‘Challenge’ to Transform Into President Ronald Reagan (Exclusive) People.com · 17h ago
- ‘The Brink of War’: Jeff Daniels Goes Full Conservative to Embody Ronald Reagan The Daily Beast · 17h ago
- The Brink of War Rotten Tomatoes · 17h ago
- ‘The Brink of War’ Review: Ronald Reagan in Reykjavik WSJ · 17h ago
- ‘The Brink of War’ Review: When the U.S. and U.S.S.R. Came Together The New York Times · 17h ago
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