White House Down
(2013)
Overview
Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service protecting President James Sawyer. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation's government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country.
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Dark Jedi
⭐ 4/10April 27, 2018
I have to say, or in this case write, that this was a fairly disappointing movie. It is pretty much a Die Hard wannabee with a daughter-dislikes-father sub-plot. I do not mind the reusing of the Die Hard concept if the film is good. This one is not really. The script is a stupid, unintelligent political script.
It starts off badly with some nonsensical crap about a controversial (that is putting it mildly) political deal with the Middle East abo…
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Sierbahnn
⭐ 7/10June 16, 2026
Very solid action-romp
This movie is so much better than Olympus Has Fallen, which takes itself way too seriously. This movie, on the other hand, just wants to pour on the action the jokes, and the fun.
It takes itself seriously enough to be internally consistent, keeping the tension up, and building the characters so that the stakes matter.
It is just a fun watch, a solid pick.
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$150,000,000
Revenue
$205,366,737