‘The Brink of War’ Makes Reagan Human, Not a Caricature

Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris bring world leaders to life in smart historical drama[Jeff] Daniels’ Reagan leans heavily on his good sense of humor, a grasp of basic psychology and endless resolve. He isn’t a caricature or a man teetering on the edge of senility. In fact, taking 2024’s “Reagan” out of the equation, it’s the most positive portrayal of the world leader in any Hollywood production. That’s because it hails from Angel Studios, not La La Land. “The Brink of War” isn’t dumbed down, but it’s accessible enough for teen viewers as well as adults. It’s hard to grasp the...