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A Disappointing Continuation

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Despite the negative reviews you've no doubt seen, White House Down is actually a really good (not to mention tense and exciting) action thriller. Paramilitary terrorists have taken over the White House, and are lead by the head of the President's security detail! There are a few surprising twists and turns, which I will not spoil. Needless to say, see this movie for yourself! It's violent, but not graphic. They also have some good humourous moments. While there are some cliched moments, they don't detract from the movie overall. And when you think about it, how many movies DON'T have cliched moments or elements? A VERY good movie!

Why don't they escape through the windows? Why don't they turn off their cell phone sound? Why don't they drive alle hundred tanks through the fence at once? Why is everyone watching the news in stead of finding solutions, giving orders and saving lives? Why don't they give orders to manually disassemble the missiles that are about to be launched? Why is noone firefighting the fire in Capitol? Stupid movie - stupid script!

I'll be honest. I kinda didn't watch the movie for this long because I thought I had already seen it.Turns out, it was Olympus Has Fallen, the movie released in the same year with same premise. It says a lot about Hollywood, A LOT.The plot is same, a white guy saves the president of the United States and thus, saves the world (cause Mericah! is the world). Filled with average performances and average action scenes, there isn't anything new here. Though I DO think the action and CGI in this movie is slightly better than Olympus (bigger budget is my guess).Meh! Going to give it same rating as Olympus.

​Plot Overview: When terrorists attack the Whitehouse, it's up to John Cale(Channing Tatum), a bodyguard looking to join the secret service, to save the president and stop the terrorists.Directed by Roland EmmerichStarring Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx and Maggie Gyllenhaal# NO SPOILERS!Overall: This movie has some mild entertainment but I think it was unlucky to be released the same year as 'Olympus has Fallen'. I know it may seem unfair to compare the two because of different tones and whatnot but it's hard not to when they came out in the same year, with the same premise. Taking 'Olympus has Fallen' out of the equation, this movie has some fun, stupid action moments with a decent series of performances and some re-watch value but I don't think it will last long. In conclusion, it's a pretty entertaining movie and I can recommend it.I think that the people who will like this movie will be fans of stupid, harmless action and people who like a more light hearted and less serious action movie.Would Recommend.# POSSIBLE SPOILERS!Channing Tatum was pretty good as John Cale. John Cale was an underdog which was a good idea because it made him seem more human. Giving him a daughter also gave him motivation and gave him more leeway with what he did, even if his daughter was really annoying. Jamie Foxx was good as President Sawyer and he provided a fun, unique take on a previously serious role. Maggie Gyllenhaal was fine as Carol Finnerty. James Woods was good as Agent Walker as was Jason Clarke as Stenz. The villains were reasonably strong. Richard Jenkins was fine as speaker of the house. Nicholas Wright was great as Donnie. Joey King was terrible as Emily Cale and I really, really hated her character. The motivations for the villains were also very weak. They tried to make it personal and I understand that but it was still not an excuse to play with a 'nuclear football'.The overall story was fine but the ending was particularly satisfying. The story is pretty slow starting off and can be pretty boring at first.It was a little hard to see during some action scenes but for the most part the cinematography was fine.The success rate for the effects was around 50/50. Some of them looked pretty good whereas some of them looked terrible.It was fun and mindless entertainment. It only gets properly enjoyable after the first 45 minutes. Some of the jokes worked and I laughed once or twice. ​It includes a scene were Jamie Foxx hangs out a limousine, holding a RPG shooting at the front gate of the Whitehouse while they're shot at by Jason Clarke! You should watch just for that scene.The music was pretty cool. The unit of terrorists felt more like a team than a group of just hired guns which one ups 'Olympus has Fallen' in that category. The actual endgame weapon was pretty weak. Personally, I enjoyed the movie from 45 minutes onward but before that I didn't enjoy it that much.7/10