'Pressure' Review: Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser Star in D-Day Weather Drama
By
Guy Lodge
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
A review of the WWII drama 'Pressure,' starring Andrew Scott as Captain James Stagg, the Scottish meteorologist tasked with advising General Dwight D. Eisenhower on the optimal date for D-Day. The film portrays the immense pressure and scientific stakes behind one of history's most consequential weather forecasts, with standout performances from Scott and Brendan Fraser.
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If that sounds like less than riveting drama, you underes
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