When the White House is attacked by terrorists and the president is taken hostage, the discredited former security guard of the head of state, Mike Banning, finds himself inside the seized building. And now he's the only one who can save the president.
It's not my rule to praise the screaming about their own superiority militants about saving the world with one tough guy. But this film is really good, primarily because of the amazing cast who managed to smooth out all the rough edges of the plot and turn the stamped film into a spectacular movie.
Gerard Butler is a former presidential guard who disobeyed his superiors and chose to save the president instead of the first lady. He suffers and lives in the past on the outskirts of the White House, but when help is needed, he rushes into the thick of things to save people again and maybe clear his conscience.
Aaron Eckhart is the president of America, a good guy. Very touchingly caring for his family and his own country. Poetic, selfless and not without pathos, talking about world peace.
Morgan Freeman is the acting president, an intelligent, cold-blooded person who, even in the most difficult, did not lose his head and did not let everything go by itself. An example of great acting, charm and natural wit.
Rick Yun - in the role of the antagonist looked bright, brutal. He looked decent against the background of eminent partners and was able to give an excellent fight to the main character. In general, a memorable hero.
The plot is not too complicated, the ending is predictable, but it is still possible and necessary to watch the film. Despite the stereotyped and pathos, the picture is light, interesting and significant by the play of good actors who created an amazing atmosphere and this film itself 'The Fall of Olympus'. I recommend for viewing.