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Olympus Has Fallen

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The unthinkable happens when heavily armed and highly trained terrorists launch a bold daytime attack on the White House. The building is overrun, and President Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart) and his staff are taken hostage. Luckily for Asher, former presidential security officer Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) is on the scene. With time running out, it's up to Banning to locate Asher's son before the extremists do and rescue the president before his captors unleash their ultimate plan.
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It's far from original, but Olympus Has Fallen benefits from Antoine Fuqua's tense direction and a strong performance from Gerard Butler -- which might just be enough for action junkies.

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Noah Berlatsky The Atlantic 08/28/2019
One of the most depressing and despicable films I have ever seen. Go to Full Review
Wesley Morris Grantland 01/03/2014
Olympus Has Fallen is made from action-movie mix. Just add sweat. Go to Full Review
Tara Brady Irish Times 04/19/2013
2/5
Antoine Fuqua is a dependable action director whose talents will never be maximised while the 1980s continue to be over. Go to Full Review
JD Duran InSession Film 08/23/2024
C
The love story is pointless to the whole film and doesn’t add any value. If anything, it just gets in the way of the story. Go to Full Review
Ian Kane Epoch Times 03/29/2023
4/5
“Olympus Has Fallen” is a phenomenal actioner with very timely implications and a frightening “what if” premise. Go to Full Review
Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 09/12/2022
1.5/4
Corny and overwrought. Go to Full Review
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Karla I @Karlotta7 Dec 11 I liked the beginning and felt that it could be a good action movie. However, when the ground attack progressed I couldn't get past the stupidity of making so-called well trained professional Secret Service agents, cops, etc., just stand there like targets not even trying to get behind some barriers so they would be shot down like amateurs. It just smacked of gratuitous gore. This was a drastic enough scenario without making everyone everywhere victims. I shut it down as stupid and unrealistic on a large scale. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Dec 3 Olympus Has Fallen is a thrilling action film that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Gerard Butler excels as Mike Banning, a Secret Service agent whose bravery and determination drive the story, while Morgan Freeman, Angela Bassett, and Aaron Eckhart provide strong, engaging support. The chemistry between the cast adds depth to the high-stakes White House attack, making both the action and emotional moments compelling. The screenplay and direction maintain excellent pacing, blending intense action with character-driven scenes without losing clarity. Visually, the film delivers impressive set pieces, strategic combat, and well-executed explosions, enhancing the suspense and immersion. Balancing political intrigue, adventure, and emotional investment, Olympus Has Fallen is a standout action thriller that continues to entertain and impress, offering both excitement and strong performances. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Oct 27 Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Alexander S Oct 20 I'm one of the rare individuals who found Olympus Has Fallen to be a solidly intense action thriller as a standalone film, before it evolved into an unnecessary franchise. The movie had a suspenseful terrorism plot filled with heart-pumping action sequences and although some scenes can be intense for the faint of heart, the cast's performances and dynamic helped offset the violence. Grading: B+ See more John W Oct 17 A competent, violent, action packed but ultimately run of the mill romp. I couldn’t buy into the premise of the USA moving all troops out of Korea and moving fleets around because of kidnapping of president. Good performance by Butler. Baddies very one dimensional. Who are the goodies anyway? See more Stephen C @bob25009 Sep 24 Success in 01 hour, 59 minutes, and 26 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Strong Violence and Language Throughout!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $98,900,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring Morgan Freeman as Speaker Trumbull!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis The unthinkable happens when heavily armed and highly trained terrorists launch a bold daytime attack on the White House. The building is overrun, and President Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart) and his staff are taken hostage. Luckily for Asher, former presidential security officer Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) is on the scene. With time running out, it's up to Banning to locate Asher's son before the extremists do and rescue the president before his captors unleash their ultimate plan.
Director
Antoine Fuqua
Producer
Alan Siegel, Ed Cathell III, Danny Lerner
Screenwriter
Creighton Rothenberger, Katrin Benedikt
Distributor
FilmDistrict
Production Co
Nu Image, Millennium Films
Rating
R (Strong Violence|Language Throughout)
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 22, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 7, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$98.9M
Runtime
2h 0m
Sound Mix
Datasat, Dolby Digital
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