Mayday, starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh, is in the middle of its first press push. Reviews and reports are starting to appear as the film goes through its initial rollout.

The New York Times describes the film as a Cold War drama centered on frenemies. CBC reports the movie examines tensions between Russia and America. People ran an exclusive interview where Reynolds said he was totally intimidated working with Branagh.

IMDb has posted a list of 12 movies like Mayday that viewers may want to see. The early attention places Mayday with other Cold War titles.

Mayday has caught the attention of entertainment and Canadian news outlets as it moves through its debut period. The opening stretch of coverage keeps the focus on its Cold War story.