The Peacemaker (1997) ✧

While critical reception was mixed—with some calling it a "beige" and "bland" thriller—several retrospectives and blogs highlight it as a solid, intelligent action film.

As the first-ever film released by , The Peacemaker (1997) holds a unique spot in Hollywood history. Directed by Mimi Leder , it follows a maverick U.S. Army Colonel (George Clooney) and a nuclear scientist (Nicole Kidman) as they track down stolen Russian nuclear warheads before a terrorist can use them in New York City. The Peacemaker (1997)

: Bloggers at Cinema Romantico note the historical weight of it being the inaugural release for the Spielberg-Geffen-Katzenberg powerhouse, even if it relied on a "kitchen sink" action approach. While critical reception was mixed—with some calling it

: Reviews from Every Movie Has a Lesson point out that in a pre-9/11 world, the film was a smart action piece that prioritized intelligence over mindless hubris. Army Colonel (George Clooney) and a nuclear scientist

: Contrastingly, CHUD.com argued the film was "flat as hell" and lacked the kinetic energy of other 90s action greats. The Peacemaker (review) - FlickFilosopher.com