It seems that thrillers these days--even good ones--are all about scene-chewing bad guys, cute retorts fit for the Dennis Miller show, and one big special effect to end the movie. Well, something like "The Peacemaker", the first feature film from DreamWorks, puts the record straight. Here is an expertly paced thriller with a sensible villain, smart instead of cute dialogue, and a focus on action instead of special effects. It's not original, just solid. It's the second of these energetic and effective thrillers that writer Michael Schiffer ("Crimson Tide") has penned. The White House Nuclear Smuggling Group tracks down 10 stolen nuclear bombs after a suspicious train wreck in Russia. The acting head of the department (Nicole Kidman) and her military field officer (George Clooney) are off to Europe to track down the bombs. Instead of a Gary Oldman-Bruce Dern madman, "The Peacemaker"'s heavy is an unknown Romanian actor (Marcul Iures) playing a Bosnian rebel who works passionately and quietly. This may be a popcorn movie, but it uses the ripe emotions of the Bosnian War to create tension. This is the best film vehicle yet for the overwhelming charisma of George Clooney as a quick witted, generally warm Oliver North type who will seek deadly vengeance without pause. He's matched very well by the professional polish of Nicole Kidman who is showing great flexibility in dividing her roles between serious and fun fare. "--Doug Thomas"ASIN: 078323550XVSKU: 5ALWH000096I_nsCondition: GoodAuthor/Artist:George Clooney|Nicole Kidman|Marcel Iures|Aleksandr Baluev|Rene Medvesek|Gary Werntz|Randall Batinkoff|Jim Haynie|Alexander Strobele|Holt McCallany|Michael Boatman|Joan Copeland|Mimi Leder|Andrew Cockburn|Leslie Cockburn|Michael SchifferBinding: DvdNote: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown. Condition Notes: The DVD is in good condition. Disc comes in original case with original artwork.
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