I thought I'd give 'Olympus Has Fallen' a chance based on the fact it features Morgan Freeman - one of my favourite actors. But despite Freeman's prominent position on the cover artwork, which was no doubt done intentionally to draw in viewers, his role is no more than a supportive one, with Gerard Butler and Aaron Eckhart, two actors I am far less enthusiastic about, in the lead roles.
Truth is, unless you are naive like me and drawn in by an well-produced trailer and some colourful cover artwork featuring your favourite actor, you'll know what you're getting before the movie even starts - more brainless, plotless, action-obsessed, generic Hollywood trash. It was so obvious, but some of us were dumb enough to take the bait and watch it anyway.
I suppose if you watch this without thinking about the sheer absurdity and unoriginality of everything that is happening on-screen, and just take the action at face value, there is some entertainment to be had. But the moment you start thinking is the moment 'Olympus Has Fallen' is exposed for what it really is - Hollywood trash.
Truth is, unless you are naive like me and drawn in by an well-produced trailer and some colourful cover artwork featuring your favourite actor, you'll know what you're getting before the movie even starts - more brainless, plotless, action-obsessed, generic Hollywood trash. It was so obvious, but some of us were dumb enough to take the bait and watch it anyway.
I suppose if you watch this without thinking about the sheer absurdity and unoriginality of everything that is happening on-screen, and just take the action at face value, there is some entertainment to be had. But the moment you start thinking is the moment 'Olympus Has Fallen' is exposed for what it really is - Hollywood trash.