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Olympus Has Fallen

2013·Movie
2h 0min·R
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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A , thriller: but never scary, .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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When our flag falls our nation will rise.

When the White House (Secret Service Code: "Olympus") is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the President is kidnapped, disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As the national security team scrambles to respond, they are forced to rely on Banning's inside knowledge to help retake the White House, save the President and avert an even bigger disaster.
White House Siege ThrillerHigh-Octane ActionOne-Man Army TropePolitical EspionageExplosive SpectacleGerard Butler Star VehicleDie Hard in the White HouseTerrorist PlotMilitary PrecisionBlockbuster Entertainment

Sequels and Prequels

Olympus Has Fallen
Olympus Has Fallen (2013)
GoodWatch score 54
London Has Fallen
London Has Fallen (2016)
GoodWatch score 42
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Angel Has Fallen (2019)
GoodWatch score 55
Night Has Fallen
Night Has Fallen

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Questions about Olympus Has Fallen

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Is Olympus Has Fallen worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (45).

Is Olympus Has Fallen plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Olympus Has Fallen use?

Artistic License – GeographyDisproportionate RetributionWorf Had the FluPlot ArmorToo Dumb to LiveHidden in Plain SightBatman GambitPunctuated! For! Emphasis!Title DropDeath Equals RedemptionCode EmergencyYellow Periland 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 tropes for it, including Artistic License – Geography, Disproportionate Retribution, and Worf Had the Flu.