Olympus Has Fallen

Released:  2013

OVERALL RATING:  *  *  * 
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)

Director:  Antoine Fuqua
Writers:  Katrin Benedikt, Creighten Rothenberger
Producers:  Mark Gill, Gerard Butler, Ed Cathell III
Main Actors:  Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Dylan McDermott

Directing:  *  *  *
Acting:  *  *  * 
Predictability:  *
Plot:  *  *  *  * 
Fight Sequences:  *  *  * 
Entertainment Value:  *  *  *  * 

It was not easy to watch the beginning of this movie due to the recent Boston marathon bombing and the reminder of what happened on 9/11.  Since things blowing up, fist fights, gun shots and action are right up my alley,  I quickly got over my uneasiness and got into the movie.

I thought the fight scenes were well done.  The editing made things look pretty good and the variety of killing styles used was appreciated.  It gets boring if everyone just uses guns.  A good head grab and twist is always well received.

The main problem with this movie was how predictable it was.  Don't get me wrong, there were a few times where I gripped Joe's hand harder in suspense (yep, saw it with my wonderful boyfriend), but you already knew how it would end as soon as it started.  I guess I would have been sad if it had ended differently though.

I recommend the movie if you like action movies.  It was definitely worth seeing.

Favorite Scene:  In the coffee shop with Banning and the boss woman.  The other agents coming in to talk them was amusing - it reminded me of the little puppy dogs following a someone holding a bone.