Overview"White House Down" is a 2013 action thriller film directed by Roland Emmerich. The movie includes Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke, Richard Jenkins and James Woods. The movie effectively blends the genre of action and political thriller, encapsulated within a captivating story.
Plot SynopsisThe story focuses on John Cale (Channing Tatum), a U.S. Capitol Police Officer who desires to be a Secret Service representative to provide a protected future to his politically-obsessed daughter. Throughout their trip of the White House, a heavily armed group of militia led by Emil Stenz (Jason Clarke) attacks and takes control of the structure. Caught in the fray, Cale handles to avert capture and connect with President Sawyer (Jamie Foxx), who had managed to leave his captors.
CenterpieceAs Cale and President Sawyer navigate through the White House, they are constantly challenged by the mercenaries who are trying to perform an internal coup led by Martin Walker (James Woods), the retiring Head of the Secret Service on a ruinous course of revenge versus the federal government for a personal tragedy. Cale and Sawyer interact to interrupt the militia's strategies, undertaking daring feats of bravery and using their cleverness to outmaneuver the terrorists.
Key ThemesSimilar to many of director Roland Emmerich's movies, "White House Down" includes epic action and remarkable turnarounds of fortune. It highlights styles such as patriotism, individual heroism, and the ideal of the 'regular man' pitted versus remarkable scenarios. The story likewise includes political undercurrents incorporating styles of war and peace, and the misuse of power.
EndingThe climax includes a thrilling conflict where Cale and Sawyer handle to get rid of the majority of the mercenaries, exposing Walker's strategy to the outdoors world. In a last standoff, Walker takes Cale's daughter Emily hostage however is eventually killed by Cale and Sawyer. They then prevent a damaging peacekeeping effort which Walker had actually begun. The White House secured, Cale finally gets the recognition he went for-- this time as a national hero-- and he protects a job interview for the Secret Service.
Vital ReceptionThe movie received combined evaluations from critics. Some appreciated it for its thrilling action series and engaging efficiencies by Tatum and Foxx. However, others criticized it for its absence of creativity and plot benefit. In spite of its blended critical reception, "White House Down" was considered a commercial success, making a worldwide gross of over $205 million versus a spending plan of $150 million.
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