It's Difficult NOT To Enjoy This Movie

Simple and well acted, it has tension enough to knot the stomach.

It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

A highly entertaining, intelligent example of an action film, this has more style and thought than a thousand Van Damme films. Not that I'm ragging on Van Damme, but THE PEACEMAKER is a refreshingly complex example of an actioner, where director Leder doesn't mistake her audience for brain-dead teenagers, but instead viewers who want to use their brains while watching a film.THE PEACEMAKER is firmly embedded in the modern day, with main settings being Bosnia and other hostile locations. The criminals are thankfully fleshed out and not one-dimensional villains, they have reasons for committing their crimes which are just as sound as the reasons Clooney and Kidman have for tracking them down. While the film threatens to overload itself on too much technobabble and political conversations, there is still plenty of jaw-dropping action for those who like their films exciting.The set piece is probably a realistic car chase, where cars just don't explode instantly after crashing but have to be hit repeatedly before they are destroyed. Another scene is a helicopter vs. truck battle, and it also provides plenty of excitement. The final part of the film is a prolonged international chase, which never lets up until the very end. While there is little bloodshed, there are still a few strikingly brutal moments, such as when Clooney shoots a man in cold blood.George Clooney is one of today's more charismatic stars and he's a delight in the role of the gruff military guy, a role which seems to have been written especially for him. He is given able support by Nicole Kidman, an actress whom I have never liked much but she's stable enough here as the tough, assertive female lead whose tactics conflict with Clooney's. The rest of the cast is also polished and put in above average performances, especially the lead villain who comes across as sympathetic. THE PEACEMAKER may not win any prizes for originality but it's still a solid, tough film for those who like a meaty plot to get stuck in to, along with the requisite action scenes.

I've never actually seen an episode of ER. I actually took to the movies to appreciate George Clooney, and have since 1997's The Peacemaker.While this movie didn't get a lot of hype or admiration, I truly had a good time. Loved the wit and snappiness of Clooney's dialogue, the action, suspense and drive of the characters. While it's not perfect and has that annoying "An Improbable Jump Through Solid Glass to Escape" scene that I always doubt and some omitted scenes that would've been awesome to see – i.e. two trains colliding, it was an enormously fun ride that, surprisingly, still holds up today, 16 years later.The plot is the norm: with a extensive plan, terrorists seize a nuclear bomb and it's up to two unlikely government heroes to work together, on a global scale, to find out: where they're headed, what they're up to and why. What stands this above the rest, was a fresh and young Clooney doing his soon-to-be normal, but great, schtick.I happen to be a fan of his cocky, but smart, ambitious but laid back appeal. So, I always give him a pass. And this movie contains one of my ALL TIME favorite movie scenes: (mild spoiler) Clooney's dear friend just gets killed and after an exciting car chase leaving one terrorist barely alive, Clooney says nothing in the downpour of water, walks up to him and shoots him point blank. As much as I like snappy comeback and final last crass words, this scene completely shocked and pleased me, because this is how it should've been done in real life and in the movies.Other than that one scene, it's exciting, interesting, has a great pace and a fun puzzle to put together while watching. Highly recommended.

This movie would have been just as good if it was a plot for a James Bond movie. US military and civilian are tasked to find a stolen nuclear bomb. Cliff hanger of course is its detonation time, and how the two will find the bomb.I seriously think that this is one of the best role George Clooney played. He looks so real as the military officer. His chemistry with Nichole Kidman is really good too.The movie is hard to rate in that it's really well put together, but acting is bit weak, and this takes away from the tension. There's not enough character in George Clooney's role to make him interesting. Like many others who likes this movie, I like it for the story, and the quality of the production. It's an intriguing story, and is worth a watch for its story alone.

Well, the 5.9 average doesn't do justice to this movie. The truth is that 'The Peacemaker' is a masterpiece and the reason is simple: it's captivating, thrilling and engages the human mind without relying on cgi effects but on masterfully directed subtle action scenes. I do not want to analyze it more because if I do I will miss the point. I will only say this: in many reviews we can read that it's a decent film and has nothing new to offer to the genre... In reality this is the exceptional thing about this film: it takes common place material, used again and again, and transforms them to something brilliant. This is one definition for the word masterpiece on cinema! I loved it!