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Air Force One (1997)
Rate:
6
Viewed:
7/08
7/08:
Harrison Ford isn't in The Sum of All Fears?
No problem. I'll get my fix by watching Air Force One. Pretty much, Harrison Ford is Jack Ryan, but
unfortunately, he looks more like George Bush the idiot savant. The action scenes are riveting, and there's
plenty of fun when he has eye of the tiger just like the movie poster. However, there are some negatives.
One, the planes and jets, when they're airborne, look fake, and hence, everything that happened up there
doesn't appear convincing.
Two, nobody's clothes are trashed which means the wind force isn't strong enough.
Three, Gary Oldman stinks up the joint with his usual one-dimensional performance. It's apparent he was trying too
hard to imitate Alan Rickman's Hans Gruber. Whenever Gary Oldman goes berserk, he looks stupid and comical.
Four, there's too much of Gary Oldman but not enough Harrison Ford.
Five, the patriotism displayed by the characters is nauseating. I know the United States is a great
country, but can it already.
Six, the president's life isn't worth saving these days. Hence, the idea of people feeling obligated to die
for him is sickening. Of course, I'll root for Harrison Ford, but if it's George Bush the idiot savant, I
prefer him dead.
Seven, the actress who plays the President's daughter is a poor choice.
Eight, Glenn Close as the vice president doesn't appear credible.
Still, the film isn't bad, and the story holds up well.
All in all, Air Force One is a mild treat because I'm a Harrison Ford fan.