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When the White House (Secret Service Code: "Olympus") is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the President is kidnapped, disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As the national security team scrambles to respond, they are forced to rely on Banning's inside knowledge to help retake the White House, save the President and avert an even bigger disaster.
When a formidable terrorist group assaults the White House and captures President Benjamin Asher inside, Secret Service agent Mike Banning is thrust into a perilous situation. A former presidential detail member, Banning is the only operative on the ground, trapped within the burning ruin of the executive residence. He must now navigate the compromised building, using his extensive training and inside knowledge to rescue the President and neutralize the enemy threat before the nation's leaders are executed, plunging the country into chaos.
Olympus Has Fallen received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who often praised its intense action sequences and a committed performance from Gerard Butler. However, many critics found the plot to be predictable and derivative of previous action films, with some also pointing out excessive violence and a lack of originality. Audiences generally responded more favorably, appreciating the film for its straightforward, high-octane entertainment value.
Praised for its relentless action and Gerard Butler's tough-guy performance.
Criticized for its predictable plot and reliance on familiar action tropes.
Seen as a serviceable, if uninspired, entry in the 'Die Hard in the White House' subgenre.
Google audience: Google users generally found 'Olympus Has Fallen' to be an exciting and action-packed movie. Many appreciated the straightforward plot, strong performances, and the thrilling suspense. Some viewers noted that while it wasn't groundbreaking, it delivered on its promise of intense action and patriotic themes.
The film's production was fast-tracked after a bidding war between studios, with Antoine Fuqua signing on to direct just before Gerard Butler was cast as the lead.
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After a damned if you do, damned if you don’t decision, Secret Service agent “Banning” (Gerard Butler) has been removed from the presidential protection detail and given a desk job. That’s probably just as well for “President Asher” (Aaron ...
Olympus Has Fallen delivers a solid action thriller experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish. The first act sets the stage well, with a strong focus on character relationships, especially between Mike Banning and the president...
Great movie with action throughout. Lots of drama as well. Just your average insane crew trying to take over the white house.
Olympus Has Fallen ironically insults America’s national security through lunacy and patriotism. “Die Hard in the White House” claims British lads’ magazine Zoo, divulging into the testosterone-fuelled minds of its laddish readers. To be fa...
Out of the wealth of "_Die Hard in an (X)_" movies that are on offer, "_Die Hard in the White House_" is an.... okay one. The story is old hat and the CGI is awful, but the sequence of the initial attack on the White House isn't just good, ...
Olympus Has Fallen is, for all practical purposes, a modern remake of Die Hard that replaces Bruce Willis with Gerard Butler and Nakatomi Tower with the White House. Butler puts in a respectable performance as Mike Banning. Director Antoine...