Very topical considering the current kerfuffle going on in Russia, this made-for-TV movie Soviet thriller is set during the Cold War where one bad decision could've led to World War III. Both sides in this long-running conflict between America and the Ruskies are constantly on edge wondering what the other is planning, and looking to take advantage of any hesitation or slip-ups. They call them 'wargames', but there's nothing fun about approaching potential armageddon...
A lot of the movie is talking heads pondering the rapidly escalating situation in sombre tones, so if you're after an action-packed extravaganza, you'd best look elsewhere. For what it is though, the slower dramatic scenes and the sudden outbursts of violence mesh pretty well, regardless of some dull technical moments of explanation and a few dodgy performances (mostly from the supporting cast).
It's pretty absorbing, quite thoughtful and has absolutely no parallels with anything happening now or in the future.
Here's hoping, anyway.... 6/10.
A lot of the movie is talking heads pondering the rapidly escalating situation in sombre tones, so if you're after an action-packed extravaganza, you'd best look elsewhere. For what it is though, the slower dramatic scenes and the sudden outbursts of violence mesh pretty well, regardless of some dull technical moments of explanation and a few dodgy performances (mostly from the supporting cast).
It's pretty absorbing, quite thoughtful and has absolutely no parallels with anything happening now or in the future.
Here's hoping, anyway.... 6/10.