White House Down (U/A)

 

• Starring :
  Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Maggie Gyllenhaal
• Language : English Genre : Action
• Synopsis :
  The White House is hijacked by terrorists. The US army is helpless as there's a hostage situation. Can a lone policeman rescue his daughter and the US President?
• Director :
  Roland Emmerich
• Music Director : Harald Kloser
• Duration: 2 hrs & 11 mins 

• Synopsis

  The White House is hijacked by terrorists. The US army is helpless as there's a hostage situation. Can a lone policeman rescue his daughter and the US President?
  

  Critic's Review

  Hollywood seems to be obsessed with 'destruction' of late. Movies revolving around attacks of epic proportions by aliens, zombies, pandemics or terrorists seem to be the much sought-after theme, World War Z, Man of Steel and Pacific Rim being recent ones. Master of disaster films, Roland Emmerich, adds to the ongoing trend as he too sticks to his trademark genre. This time around, he blows up the White House (on the lines of Olympus Has Fallen) and, in spite of being formulaic, manages to deliver a fairly engaging film.
  Capitol Policeman John Cale (Channing Tatum) wishes to join the US secret service, the team in charge of the President's (Jamie Foxx) security. His young daughter Emily (Joey King) is a political geek. Thus, when opportunity arises, in order to impress her, John takes her along for his big interview at the White House. However, their special day turns out to be war day, when the historical building is invaded, ransacked and torn apart by 'American' terrorists, who capture the President and have other nefarious motives.
  White House Down is as predictable as it can get. In spite of the cliched plot, it is still an explosion-filled action spectacle that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Fans of the genre will love the prolonged action sequences, intense gunfire, helicopters crashing into buildings, hide-and-seek between the cops, hostages and criminals and the overall massive destruction.
  But WHD is not just an action-thriller. After a while, when the loud explosions seem repetitive, it's the humour that keeps you engrossed. Mention of tunnels at the White House, hinting at the JFK-Marilyn affair, was hilarious. Banter between Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx is pleasant but inadequate. Nicolas Wright (as the tourist guide and loyal White House admirer) deserves a special mention for he has great comic timing.
  The film has its share of unconvincing moments but if 'One-man-saving-the-world' is your thing and if over-the-top, escapist action is what you seek, White House Down delivers all of that.