Olympus Has Fallen
Rating 7.5 out of 10
When I saw the trailer for this movie I'll admit my heart rate rose a bit. Gerard Butler was great in one of my favorite movies of all time (300) and I was glad to see him back in an all out action movie again. I am glad to say for the most part Olympus Has Fallen does not disappoint. Many reviewers have called it a type of Die Hard in the White House. I would mostly agree with that. The good Die Hard movies, not like the last one.
Butler plays former Secret Service agent Mike Banning who is booted off the Presidential detail after a life changing event only to work a boring job with the US Treasury. Eighteen months after his removal there is a well planned attack on the White House by North Korean terrorists. They gain control of the President and kill a bunch of agents along the way. Banning fights his way in and ends up being the last man standing when everything is sealed off. It's up to Mike to save the President and the free world. No pressure. Good thing he is ex-special forces.
When the action starts it's a high voltage ride. This is a first rate cast with all-stars at every turn. There are a few hard to swallow moments but overall this is a fun action movie. I enjoyed it.
Solid entertainer, not to be missed .On a lazy sunday,if u r showered with oodles of action,entertainment n action again with more than even the ticket price, waat else u want huh???!!! This on eis great stuff, like a 110 min.race which will keep one gelled to ur seats.. I mean right from the car crash which is brilliantly shot to the invasion of the "olympus",its a complete entertainer.. People may be having problem with the originality, but boy if the old formula is being delivered at your doorsteps with 100% cash back offer, would one deny one??? Watch it for the scottish versatile(check out his p.s.i love u)gerard butler who delivers the punches n the punchlines with similar ease.. AAron as always his cool self, freeman has not much to deliver, simply adds to the star caste as does the gorgeous ashley jude.. Crux is Go watch this high octane, in your face violent flick.
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