Brendan Fraser steps into a World War II role in Pressure, a historical drama that opened to strong early feedback. The film has tallied an 83% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes from 23 reviews so far.
Set around the D-Day lead-up, it centers on meteorologist Captain James Stagg as he battles to persuade the Allied command to delay the invasion to safeguard lives. Fraser portrays General Dwight D. Eisenhower, with Andrew Scott playing Stagg in a pivotal supporting role.
Early critics praise the performances and the film’s taut atmosphere. ScreenRant’s Brandon Zachary notes both leads deliver compelling work, though he suggests the script and direction don’t always match their energy. IGN’s Jim Vejvoda awards it a Fresh eight out of ten, praising the film’s historical detail and steady pacing. The Hollywood Reporter’s Frank Scheck applauds the cast and the mounting tension, while arguing the historical premise isn’t fully exploited into a broader narrative.
Some takes are more mixed: IndieWire’s Alison Foreman says the director nearly elevates the material, but falls short, and TheWrap’s William Bibbiani calls Pressure sturdy but not transformative enough to justify a longer runtime.
Pressure hits theaters on May 29, featuring Kerry Condon as Kay Summersby and Damian Lewis as Bernard Montgomery. The screenplay by Anthony Maras and David Haig adapts a stage piece first performed in 2014.
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