Brendan Fraser's New WWII Movie Pressure Debuts With Strong Rotten Tomatoes Score

Key Points:

• Brendan Fraser stars as General Dwight D. Eisenhower in the new World War II film "Pressure," which focuses on the 72 hours leading up to D-Day and the meteorologist Captain James Stagg's efforts to delay the invasion due to weather concerns.
• "Pressure" debuted with an 83% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, receiving praise for strong performances by Fraser and Andrew Scott, who plays Stagg, as well as its detailed historical accuracy and escalating tension.
• Some critics noted the film's direction and script fell short of its potential, describing it as a compelling historical anecdote that struggles to sustain a full-length feature, though the cast's performances were widely commended.
• If "Pressure" maintains its "Fresh" rating, it will mark Fraser's third consecutive film to achieve positive critical reception, following "Rental Family" and "Diamond," with most of his recent films also earning high audience scores.
• The movie, directed by Anthony Maras and co-written with David Haig, who previously adapted the story into a stage play, is set to release in theaters on May 29, 2026.