Air Force One Review
by Michael R. Thompson (mrt AT po DOT CWRU DOT Edu)August 5th, 1997
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http://www.spe.sony.com/Pictures/SonyMovies/movies/AFO/index.html Rating(out of 10): 8.5 (10 if you live for action flicks)
I think that every summer there are a lot of disappointments in the big budget action/thriller movie genre. It even gets a bit tedious to go to a bunch of films, only to say, "Well, at least the air- conditioning worked." Fortunately, some good nail-biters come along to make the summer a bit more exciting. I wanted to endorse AIR FORCE ONE as being the best action/adventure film I have seen this summer. The action seens were good, the pace never slowed down, and the actors were decent in their respective roles. In fact, at one time, I thought that starring in an action flick did not require all that much acting talent (just look tough, stay out of the way of the special effects, and deliver one catchy line). However, I am starting to think that Harrison Ford is a brilliant actor who can make us believe that he is scared sh**less one second, and then a moment later believe that he has forgotten that he could get killed if he attacks the guy with the gun.
Other reviewers may tell you that this material has been done, the actors a and b were stiff or over the top, etc. I don't disagree with them, but as a package, if you enjoy action films (like Die Hard), and don't care if this is the 3rd airplane thriller this year, then you will enjoy AIR FORCE ONE. It is the best action film I have seen this year, not the best film overall, but easily the best of its genre.
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