'Air Force One' is a slick, fast-paced, exciting thriller not very innovative or ground-breaking in any respect, but solidly made and well executed. Harrison Ford gives a commanding performance as the President (wouldn't we all like to have someone like him in the White House?), and Gary Oldman is as always an excellent choice as the villain, snarling and delivering his punch lines with fierce conviction. Glenn Close, Dean Stockwell and William H. Macy add to a convincing supporting cast.
There are a few scenes where credibility is stretched far beyond the limit for instance a sequence where the plane lands, skids around the airport at several hundred mph and then takes off again (not to mention all the shooting going on inside the plane, miraculously avoiding any damage to the fuselage or windows). But if you're willing to swallow this (and loads and loads of American patriotism as well), 'Air Force One' is two hours of solid, well-made entertainment. I'll give it a 4 out of 6 on my dice, and recommend it if you want to watch an exciting movie without having to apply your brain too heavily.
There are a few scenes where credibility is stretched far beyond the limit for instance a sequence where the plane lands, skids around the airport at several hundred mph and then takes off again (not to mention all the shooting going on inside the plane, miraculously avoiding any damage to the fuselage or windows). But if you're willing to swallow this (and loads and loads of American patriotism as well), 'Air Force One' is two hours of solid, well-made entertainment. I'll give it a 4 out of 6 on my dice, and recommend it if you want to watch an exciting movie without having to apply your brain too heavily.