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White House Down
Action, Drama, Thriller
Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service protecting President James Sawyer. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation's government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country.
View on IMDbAppeals to viewers who enjoy fast-moving siege action, escalating explosions, and an earnest emotional bond amid high-stakes political chaos.
- Tone
- frenetic, tense, adventurous
- Payoff
- adrenaline, catharsis
- Pacing
- relentless
- Intensity
- intense
- Structure
- linear
- Themes
- terrorism, loyalty, parental devotion, political power, national security
- Setting
- contemporary, fortified government complex under siege
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