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Summary: A non-stop flight into terror
Review: Okay, so it might be a stretch of the imagination that the presidential jet can sustain hundreds of rounds of machine gun fire. That aside, "Air Force One" poses the (then) unlikely premise of a terrorist group commandeering the First Plane (maybe not so unlikely now) and how Harrison Ford, as a strict anti-terrorist commander-in-chief, has to abort the plot while saving not only himself but the First Family. Ford, one of the acting business' most professional artists, is absolutely believeable as both the most powerful man in the Free World and a family man, often struggling not to let the lines of both intersect. The multi-talented Gary Oldman (Francis Ford Coppola's "Dracula," "The Contender") is in his element as the thoroughly and dastardly evil leader of the terrorist group, and the incomparable Glenn Close is riveting as the loyal Vice President who refuses to grab the reigns of power as long as her president stays alive. But Close's bigger contribution is her unparalled ability to convey her character's sense of subdued panic while maintaining calm as an uncertain nation looks on. Director Wolfgang Petersen ("Das Boot") has come up with a terrific nail-biter despite a couple of stretches of imagination. And, as for Ford's role as president, even Indiana Jones would have his hands full with the guy. Fast-moving with seldom a lapse in the action, this one is well worth the watch.
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Summary: the folks down below probably are judging by the cover.
Review: This movie is probably one the best 1990s Harrison Fords to come along in years. It's got everything that action fans need; action, suspense, and adventure. So, my advice is this; head out to the video store and buy this. I swear you will like it.
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Summary: WELL CRAFTED ACTION MOVIE
Review: It's easy to understand why Airforce One was such a big hit. The President saves the country. America has an honorable man as their leader and he's saving them from evil again. Audiences walked out with pride in their hearts (fuelled by Jerry Goldsmith's rousing score) and they forgot about the LewinskyGate scandal that was going down with the REAL President.But the film is very good in it's own right too. Wolfgang Peterson creates a heavy feeling of tension, Ford a likeable hero and Oldman a hissable villain who was actually quite scary. The film is also very well put together technically. The editing and sound is top-notch. But there are flaws. And one BIG flaw. Some of the dialogue really sucks. And Wendy Crewson has a pretty bad role as the First Lady. The only reason her character is even in it is because the President has a First Lady. Her role is totally useless. I predicted her EVERY line of dialogue before she even said it. I am not kidding. Even Oldman at one point tells her to `SHUT UP!' If you can overlook this minor, although highly irritating, glitch you will totally enjoy a high-octane action film with many, increasingly exciting, set-pieces. Very cool. There is not TOO much difference between this and the Superbit version. The picture is slightly better and sound punchier on the Superbit. But if you like commentaries then you'll have to stick with this one. The movie on this DVD is presented in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen with Dolby 5.1 sound.
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Summary: Hey, Amazon[.com], why is there no [bad] rating?
Review: I don't understand all the praising of this film in these reviews. I don't expect movies to show real life, especially big action things like this wants to be. But the airplane stuff is so wrong and so much of the action depends on the big aviation errors. It flies (no pun intended) in the face of so much information we all see on TV every day that it's hard for me to believe these quality actors knew what they were getting into. After this one, they should be looking for quick tickets (hopefully on Amtrak) out of town. Just my opinion. Feel free to disagree.
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Summary: Impenetrable. Invincible. In Trouble
Review: Air Force One was release in 1997. The approximate run time is 124 minutes.
Harrison Ford, Glen Close, Gary Oldman, and Wendy Crewson star in this radiant production.
Directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
Color
Genre - Drama The President of the USA goes to Moscow and gives a stirring speech outlining the USA's new "Zero-tolerance" policy with respect to terrorism. On the flight home, terrorists take over Air Force One (the President's official indestructible plane) and take the passengers including his wife and daughter hostage. The terrorists plan to execute one hostage every half-hour unless/until their demands are met. However, the President is a former Medal of Honor winner, so the terrorists are in for a surprise. He manages to deploy the escape pod empty. After searching through luggage to locate his cell phone, he calls the White House. The operator does not believe the president is calling so he convinces her to trace the call. This is a hilarious scene. While receiving instruction as to how to connect wires to release fuel, the battery on the cellular phone goes dead. The terrorists kill people with the speaker on so that the other hostages can hear. It is very nerve wrecking and keeps you on the end of your seat. After managing to get in the room where his staff is, he discovers the terrorist have his wife and daughter with them. He has an idea but in order for the hostages to be able to parachute off he must communicate to the White House to lower the altitude to 15,000 when refueling. One of his staff suggests sending a fax since fax lines are separate from the phone lines and could easily be overlooked. Not sure as to whether or not the message was communicated, the hostages prepare to parachute off of the plane. Once the terrorists realize what is happened, they capture the president and put a gun to his daughter's head. Suspense fills the air; you can hardly stand to watch. He starts counting, 1...2, and the president can't stand it anymore. He gives in to the terrorist and calls to request the release of the General. The terrorist admits he lied and does not plan to release the president nor his family. You see the look on Harrison Ford's face, and know he is not only mad but not going to put up with this. While being tortured and beaten, the president manages to pick up a piece of glass to use to free himself. He recovers Air Force One just in time to stop the release of the General. Not only does he not have a pilot to fly the plane but also due to the damage to the engines Air Force One is not able to land. The rescue mission begins with a cable connecting from one plane to the other. His family is safe but there is only time for one more person. The question is will the president escape or will the American on Russia's side interfere? This is a must see movie.
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Summary: One of the best action/thrillers ...
Review: From beginning to end, Air Force One is a relentlessly gripping thrill ride, cumulating suspense with one superbly taut sequence after another. You can chalk this one up as another success for superstar Harrison Ford and director Wolfgang Peterson, who's consistently been one of the better action filmmakers around. Ford stars as James Marshall, the president of the United States. He and his cabinet have just recently made the crucial decision to go after a renegade general named Radek, who threatens to bring back a state of communism to Russia. The mission to capture him is a success, but not long after Marshall and his family board Air Force One on a flight back to the U.S., Russian terrorists posing as newsreporters take over the flight, complete with machine guns and heavy weaponry. Their demands: to have Radek released or else a hostage (50 total) will be executed every half-hour. You can guess where things go from there, as Marshall remains hidden in the cargo area, ready to take back the plane and save his family. Despite an occasionally ridiculous story and quite a few implausibilities, Air Force One never fails to work as a nail-biting actioner. The suspense is palpable, thanks to likeable characters and hissable villains. There's also the sense of iminent danger and gutsy unpredictability that director Peterson infuses the film with. Hostages are killed every half-hour, and perhaps even those you expect to live through the situation are killed off pretty quickly; the terrorists are not the slightest bit unflinching or unwavering, making for effective villains. I've heard a lot of complaints about the seemingly never-ending conclusion, but for me, it just made the film that much more an unpredictable roller coaster ride, with one edge-of-the-seat situation after another. The action sequences are the "requisite" shootouts and fistfights, but are truly exciting, and the fact that this is all set on board the world's most famous aircraft adds frantic urgency to the proceedings. There are also a lot of fantastic stunts, the most thrilling one featuring Ford dangling in mid-air, being reeled inside an aircraft with a cable and strap. Harrison Ford has one of the most commanding presences of any Hollywood actor, and Air Force One is almost entirely his show. Yeah, James Marshall may be too damn perfect for a politician, but this is a red-blooded action flick, and I want a hero that I can unabashedly cheer for from beginning to end, and Marshall is just that kind of guy. Gary Oldman's the villian, and in true Oldman style, you can expect lots of hollering in a somewhat unintelligible accent (which honestly doesn't sound particularly Russian, as it's meant to). Jerry Goldsmith's score is excellent, giving the film an additional intensity, and even revving up excitement during the quieter moments. The main theme is a bit overly patriotic, but undeniably rousing. Hard to say, but this is probably the famed composer's best score since Rudy. Aside from the logical flaws in the story, the only time the film really stumbles is in the visual effects category. Don't get me wrong, most of the CGI is superb, but there's at least one scene near the end that features probably the most hilariously unconvincing (and disappointing) CGI-rendered shot I've ever seen in a big-studio production. Air Force One may be a little silly and implausible, but it's irony-absent presentation is refreshing in a time when just about every other film out there is trying to be as annoyingly sarcastic as possible. In this era of Die-Hard rip-offs, Air Force One is easily one of the best, and for my money, it's more entertaining than the original Die Hard itself.
**** 1/2 out of *****
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Summary: Good film
Review: The heroics of the president and the defeat of Communism and terrorism made this movie worth watching. Harrison Ford and Gary Oldman, even though they were strong enemies in the film, kept you on the edge of your seat with their heartpounding dramatics.
This is a good film for bringing out even more patriotism and pride in our country and president, adding to the patriotism that was brought out by September 11th. I can compare this presidential film to THIRTEEN DAYS, the Cuban Missile Crisis film that came out last year (except that Air Force One wasn't based on a true story). I think Dubbya would be wise in watching both this film and Thirteen Days.
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Summary: Irritating, completely unbelievable, over-the-top
Review: Now I like action movies like the next guy and am not particularly demanding of them (Fugitive, Die Hard being my favs) but this one had me considering leaving the theater early for the first time in a decade. The plot is so unbelievable that I couldn't suspend any disbelief. A 40-yr-old president taking on professional commando in his 20s for hand-to-hand combat repeatedly? Guns blasting everywhere in an airplane? It was also *needlessly* violent with execution-style scenes. Glenn Close was wasted mostly acting like an indecisive babbler. On the plus side, special effects were decent and there was one clever move by the president. Cheers,
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Summary: Excellent Entertainment!
Review: As a new critic it was a honor reviewing this film. Harrison Ford showcased his talent in Air Force One. Intense performence also from Gary Oldman and a score percisely matching each scene.Blockbuster special effects taking you inside the cockpit like your experiencing it all. With exact detail to the acually plane. Not much else to say becuase I'm speechless. Must see.
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Summary: My Favorite Movie
Review: This Movie is the best movie I've ever seen. First of all, I find it very cool cause of all the advanced technology involved. Then there is all the action that doesn't give you a moments rest, with up's and down's that make your stomach turn with each new scene, and leaves you with the thought of "what's gona happen next" or "how will he get out of this"? And the actors, ah, there out of this world. Harrison Ford (the President) I don't have to tell you is good, he's my favorite actor. Gary Oldman (head highjacker) is so intense, so real, he has his own unique dry sense of humor that spices it all up. What makes this movie so entertaining, and thrilling, is the fact that you can't take your eyes off till the end, trust me.
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