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The Peacemaker
1997 124 min United States of America R 16+
★5.7
Action, Thriller
Director: Mimi Leder
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Description
When a train carrying atomic warheads mysteriously crashes in the former Soviet Union, a nuclear specialist discovers the accident is really part of a plot to cover up the theft of the weapons. Assigned to help her recover the missing bombs is a crack Special Forces Colonel.
Budget:
$50M
US Gross:
$41.26M
Worldwide:
$110.46M
Starring
George Clooney
Actor
Nicole Kidman
Actor
Marcel Iures
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
The Peacemaker is a polarizing action thriller that fails to transcend its derivative, generic genre tropes despite a high-profile cast and a strong score. While some viewers enjoy its brisk action and authentic casting of Russian roles, many critics and audience members find the script clichéd and the pacing lethargic.
| Score | Hans Zimmer's score provides a standout, atmospheric musical backdrop that elevates the film's intensity. | |
| Culture | The casting of Russian actors who speak their native language effectively avoids common Hollywood 'ushanka' stereotypes. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for relying on predictable, derivative plot points and wooden dialogue that undermine the high-stakes premise. | |
| Acting | Critics are split on the performances of Clooney and Kidman: some find them a compelling and credible duo, while others describe them as inert, bored, or ineffective in their roles. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the film's pacing diverge: some find the two-hour runtime to be a dragging, lethargic experience, while others perceive it as a fast-paced and tense thriller. | |
| Direction | Views on the action sequences are divided, with some praising the pyrotechnics and intensity, while others find the staging inept, flat, and lacking in overall spectacle. |