I wanted to post my review of the Ben Affleck/Morgan Freeman thriller “The Sum of All Fears,” but most of my reactions come from the end of the movie, and it wouldn’t be very nice of me to give away the ending, would it?
But I think it’s interesting that this movie, dealing with a potential worldwide nuclear holocaust brought about by chest-thumping world leaders, is released at the same time as our President’s announcement that he’s itching to strike first.
The most lasting part of the film was the chest-thumping. Decisions were being made because of machismo, not because they were right.
“If I let him do that to me, I’ll look weak.”
I have to threaten to launch a nuclear attack. Otherwise I’m a wimp.”
The movie was terrifying because it was so close to reality. We attack Afghanistan not because it will solve a problem (Al Quaeda is in dozens of countries not just Afghanistan), but because we have to satisfy our bloodlust and look strong for the next election.
The movie was one of very few recent ones with any actual content to it. And that is why i enjoyed it. Nevermind that it scares me, because something similar could easily happen.