Fans of political thrillers may enjoy this updated FAIL SAFE, but the terrorist aspect may remind too many of the attacks on New York. Along with the implied death of thousands in the nuclear explosion, numerous violent acts occur throughout the film. Bloody injuries, dead bodies, and graphic burn wounds share time with explosions, fires and military attacks. Although more limited than some films, the intense situation invokes many profanities and several obscenities from the characters. Despite promoting action based on knowledge rather than fear, graphic violence and obscene dialogue in THE SUM OF ALL FEARS doesn’t add up to a positive view.