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Set in the year 2008, a political thriller which takes place over the course of an election evening. When Walter Emerson, the embattled incumbent President of the United States, finds himself trapped in Colorado by a freak snowstorm, he and his entourage must seek refuge in a diner. As President Emerson, his Chief of Staff Marshall Thompson and National Security advisor Gayle Redford view the election... See Full Description
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Drama and Thriller |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 41 min. |
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| Release Date: |
March 10, 2000 LA/NY |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for language and violence. |
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| Distributors: |
Paramount Vantage
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$144,583 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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24framespersecond,
"...a sad excuse for a political thriller." Full Review...
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Boxoffice Magazine,
(3.5 stars) "Politically...'Deterrence' is perfectly fleshed out and riveting." Full Review...
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culturevulture.net,
"In a perverse way, it’s tempting to recommend this movie simply because words probably can’t convey how bad it is – it has to be seen to be believed." Full Review...
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E! Online,
(grade: C-) "Remember that Cold War flick 'Fail Safe'? This 100-kiloton flop tries to emulate it but simply fails." Full Review...
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