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By Scott R (2,451) on 10 Aug 2013

One of my all time favorite movies. The movie is raw tension without ever leaving the confines of interior sets. The acting is phenomenal…

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By Rajesh M (77) on 25 Jul 2013

Its a thought provoking movie. its derived from the same book as Dr. Strangelove…

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By Christopher B (2,528) on 09 Jun 2013

Cautionary tale about not over-reacting... and all those implications. A must see…

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By Michael W (3,003) on 15 May 2013

Chilling. Absolutely Chilling. One of the most silencing films I have ever seen…

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By Craig L (247) on 29 Jan 2013

Tense, scary, and filled with great performances…

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By Monsieur R (279) on 12 Jan 2013

Quite possibly the best depiction of the Cold War EVER made besides 7 Days in May or Dr. Strangelove. The paranoia, the mistrust of the era…

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By Tim J (284) on 25 Nov 2012

Best thing I've seen in ages. Starts feeling a little cold and untidy, but the tension soon starts to build and doesn't stop…

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 25 Nov 2012

Great and somewhat creepy film. Plays a bit like an extended Twilight Zone episode…

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By Steve P (906) on 24 Nov 2012

Excellent movie. Real tension despite its age. Acting good and very sobering story…

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By Shawn W (1,705) on 09 Sep 2012

Tense Cold-War drama about a military bomber group loaded with nuclear weapons that through a series of improbable circumstances is given the…

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By Daniel V (622) on 01 Sep 2012

Oh my God! The climax! Holy crap! This thing pulls your mind and heartstrings in just the right places. Shocks you and scares you…

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By Tony B (947) on 31 Aug 2012

Wow, a definite must see for cold war history and political fans…

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By Andy J (115) on 10 Aug 2012

This movie is better than a horror movie. To think, this could've or could happen. I took a chance and caught it on TV…

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By David P (1,645) on 07 Jul 2012

A race against time, a sacrifice to save the world. This gem shows Walter Matthau in a hawkish stance as a pentagon analyst…

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By Storytellershannon M (41) on 26 Mar 2012

A chilling portrait of what could have happened during the height of the Cold War…

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By Mike A (627) on 13 Mar 2012

The serious Dr. Strangelove. Fine film written by the great Walter Bernstein…

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By Cory C (170) on 05 Mar 2012

Brilliant film. I don't know what to say other than, watch it…

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By Robert B (2,055) on 21 Feb 2012

Stupendous and frightening, tense and exciting, this movie brilliantly captures the fear of possible nuclear armageddon facing the US in the…

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By Nick K (690) on 01 Jan 2012

Having seen Dr. Strangelove prior to this, I must say that I found this version of the story better and more realistic…

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By Andrew B (2,971) on 01 Jan 2012

Having seen Dr. Strangelove prior to this, I must say that I found this version of the story better and more realistic…

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