Review of Olympus Has Fallen (2013) by Ducktales1 — 22 Mar 2013
American hubris at it's most heavy handed (and not in the fun way). It goes beyond mere fantasy into nationalistic mutual masturbation. Every single American cliche is used. For example, as the Secretary of Defense is dragged to the top floor she says the Pledge of Allegiance to steel herself against the possibility of death.
Machismo is satisfied in a number of ways with all female characters (except one) either beaten or killed. In the end, of course, America is united through astronomical blood sacrifice to be "reborn" and unified.
Also, I am pretty sure that Morgan Freeman is wasted as a very weak Speaker of the House. It was almost comical, but so heavy handed and cliched that I couldn't even laugh.
This review of Olympus Has Fallen (2013) was written by Ducktales1 on 22 Mar 2013.
Olympus Has Fallen has generally received mixed reviews.
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