Movie

White House Down

2013 · 131 min

A loud, propulsive action ride with a father-daughter heart, mixing tense standoffs and broad heroics with a light, crowd-pleasing touch.

Tagline: It will start like any other day.
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Tense, earnest, campy and uplifting. Relentless and easy to follow.
About: Survival, family, betrayal, justice
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: relentless, 4 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: survival
family
betrayal
justice
power
Places: big city
single country house
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none