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.
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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