Air Force One
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Movie Reviews of Air Force One
Movie Review: 2 Hours Of Nail Biting Suspense
Summary: 5 Stars
Andrew W. Marlowe, the writer of Air Force One, did an excellent job of producing a wildly entertaining story of a United States president (Harrison Ford), who basically becomes a counter-terrorism agent when his plane is high jacked in the wild blue yonder.
While the taking of Air Force One has to be far more difficult than portrayed on screen, don't worry about it. Sit back and enjoyed the ride and what a ride it is!
Gary Oldman, master of a thousand accents, convincingly plays a ruthlessly brutal Russian Terrorist who wants one of his comrades released from prison. Only the president can call in favors to get this done.
The conflict: The United States doesn't negotiate with terrorists under any circumstances. Well, maybe the US will negotiate if the president and his family have been kidnapped and used as the only viable bargaining chips.
I don't know what kind of shielding the real Air Force One has, but, I for one was glad that there was serious gun play on the 747 without losing cabin pressure and crashing it. Without this feature, the film would have been much less exciting.
Let's give writer credit for having the gumption to go with his vision, rather than comprising a good storyline. Hopefully he'll produce more work that captures our attention for another two hours.
Movie Review: A movie I could watch again and again
Summary: 5 Stars
President Jim Marshall (Ford) has just taken a powerful stand against genocide in Russia. US Special Ops along with Russian units have captured General Raddick, who is responsible for a reign of terror and hundreds of thousands of deaths. In his speech, Marshall admits the USA had waited too long and that they won't do this again---because it is the 'right thing to do.'
The Prez isn't exactly returning to the USA in triumph, though. His National Security Advisor doesn't agree with him and the 'doves' among the Administration are thinking this is an open call of war.
Ivan Korshunov (Gary Oldman) and a team of Russian bad guys manage to sneak onboard Air Force One and take over the plane. They believe the Prez took the escape pod and left his staff, wife, and daughter to die. What they don't know is that Marshall (a Medal of Honor winnter) is still onboard and is working to take back his plane.
Action is almost nonstop in this 1997 Wolfgang Peterson film and if you can believe Air Force One can withstand the beating its taken, you can also believe the US could have a hero as a President. Still, this is a film that you can re-run whenever you need a taste of action and adventure. Nobody does heroics like Harrison Ford.
Movie Review: The Action Movie That Doesn't Quit
Summary: 5 Stars
Harrison Ford as President--that aspect alone would be enough to drive many to see Air Force One. Yet this thriller does not disappoint even the most discerning critics of action film and indeed stands out as one--if not THE--best action film made since the 80's.The premise: ex-Soviet dissidents hijack Air Force One in revenge for the President's crackdown on terrorism and terrorist regimes. Gary Oldman plays an excellent terrorist, and Harrison Ford's President is the kind of hands-on hero that would prompt a repeal of the 22nd Amendment (for those unsavvy of the Constitution, that's the one that limits Presidents to two terms).
The action ride simply does not quit as it begins with the hijackers' takeover of Air Force One (with the help of a traitorous Secret Serviceman) and the President's apparent escape to Ford's battle to retake the plane and rescue his staff to a near-landing at Ramstein AFB in Germany to the in-air refueling to MiGs firing upon Air Force One to the final confrontation... nor like some films is the pacing flawed so that the watcher is drained or left wanting after the first few scenes; Air Force One simply keeps viewers on the edges of their seats for the entire film.
If you enjoy action films, you will love Air Force One.
Movie Review: An incredible DVD!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you like a "edge of your seat" movie then check out Air Force One and you will not be dissapointed. I originally saw it in the theater and the DVD does it justice (especially if you're watching it in a home-theater setting!). Watching the movie with the Director's narration is almost as good as the movie itself.Harrison Ford's character is a bit too honest and upright to be a believable president but he put in what I think is one of his best performances to date. Gary Oldman is very effective in his role as a Kazakhstani who is willing to die for his cause and injected a tremendous amount of energy into the film.
What makes this movie work is that you get to watch something happen that is improbable and that is something audiences can't get enough of (example: Independace Day , etc). Yes, there are some technical aspects of the story that you need to be willing to overlook, like terrorists walking onto Air Force One posing as journalists (yes, reporters really do fly on the plane, but they are "familiar faces" to the crew).
So if you are thinking about adding this movie to your collection, do it! You will enjoy every minute of it!
Movie Review: Great plot and spectacular action
Summary: 5 Stars
At the surface, this movie could easily be dismissed as another mindless, violent product of modern Hollywood. A deeper look, however, reveals a well-written and highly unique motion picture.Harrison Ford is great as the President--strong, but compassionate, and not afraid to stand up for what he believes in, including backing up what he says with force if necessary.
Granted, you have to look past some stretches of credibility in the script; then again, any truly great action/adventure movie stretches the imagination of the viewer.
This film offers up an impressive volley of hidden plot twists, which will keep you guessing throughout the entire movie. Just when you think that everything is okay for Ford and the good guys, another event happens that places them in peril. This flick doesn't let up on the action until the very final moment of the movie.
Speaking of the action, the special effects are very impressive, and easily compare to some of the best ever put on film.
This is a great movie that will get your blood pumping, and you'll find yourself cheering out loud for the good guys.