Review of Deterrence (2000) by David J — 19 Sep 2011

I really liked this film. The film drew me in.

This review of Deterrence (2000) was written by David J on 19 Sep 2011.

Deterrence has generally received mixed reviews.

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I got caught up in the global chess game, in the bluffing and the dares, the dangerous strategy of using nuclear blackmail against a fanatic…

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