Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser talk Pressure and competency porn
Focus Features is set to release 'Pressure', a World War II film centered on meteorologist James Stagg, portrayed by Andrew Scott. The movie highlights Stagg's vital role in advising General Dwight D. Eisenhower, played by Brendan Fraser, during the D-Day invasion. Critics have noted the film's unexpected humor and engaging adaptation from David Haig's play.
- ▪'Pressure' is a World War II movie focusing on James Stagg, a meteorologist who advised General Eisenhower.
- ▪Andrew Scott stars as Stagg, while Brendan Fraser plays Eisenhower.
- ▪The film opens in theaters on May 29 and has been compared to other works for its humor and engaging narrative.
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Following Memorial Day weekend, Focus Features is releasing Pressure, a World War II movie about a lesser-known — but nonetheless fascinating — hero of D-Day. Andrew Scott stars as James Stagg, a "genius" meteorologist from Scotland, who became a crucial adviser to American General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Academy Award winner Brendan Fraser) ahead of the Allies' pivotal invasion against the Axis powers. Now, this premise may sound a bit stiff, focusing on World War II and the weather. However, Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko found the film had surprising similarities to Focus's crackling Vatican thriller Conclave in its humor, and to HBO's The Pitt in terms of competency porn.
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